Shelur - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Shelur is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Tyagali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shelur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelur is 603602. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.47 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Shelur

According to the 2011 Census, Shelur village had a total population of 348 people, including 169 males and 179 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 81.17% and female literacy at 73.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelur

Shelur 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 Shelur

Shelur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Shelur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shelur is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelur

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

Health Facilities in Shelur

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

FAQs about Shelur