Shevakar - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Shevakar is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dongri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shevakar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shevakar is 603354. The village covers a total geographical area of 2003.48 hectares and falls under the 581337 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shevakar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Shevakar

According to the 2011 Census, Shevakar village had a total population of 448 people, including 223 males and 225 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.46%, with male literacy at 97.07% and female literacy at 89.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Shevakar

Shevakar 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 Shevakar

Shevakar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Shevakar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shevakar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shevakar

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

Health Facilities in Shevakar

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

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