Shetgeri - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Shetgeri is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Shetgeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shetgeri is 603363. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.14 hectares and falls under the 581353 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shetgeri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shetgeri

According to the 2011 Census, Shetgeri village had a total population of 795 people, including 431 males and 364 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.06%, with male literacy at 94.94% and female literacy at 79.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shetgeri

Shetgeri 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 Shetgeri

Shetgeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Shetgeri is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shetgeri is about 35 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 Shetgeri

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

Health Facilities in Shetgeri

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

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