Shiriyara - Brahmavara, Udupi

Shiriyara is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Udupi and around 27 km from Udupi. Shiriyara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiriyara is 608772. The village covers a total geographical area of 1378.95 hectares and falls under the 576210 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shiriyara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiriyara

As per Census 2011, Shiriyara village has a total population of 4,839 people, consisting of 2,354 males and 2,485 females. The village has 931 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,504 literate and 1,335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 447 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shiriyara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shiriyara

Shiriyara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shiriyara

Shiriyara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Shiriyara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Shiriyara is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiriyara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shiriyara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shiriyara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shiriyara village are given below:

FAQs about Shiriyara