Shankarnagar - Kolhar, Vijayapura

Shankarnagar is a village situated in the Kolhar taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 32 km from Bijapur. Kudagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarnagar is 599447. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.73 hectares and falls under the 586121 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Shankarnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavana Bagevadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarnagar village had a total population of 2,436 people, including 1,267 males and 1,169 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.56%, with male literacy at 50.63% and female literacy at 31.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,404, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarnagar

Shankarnagar 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 Shankarnagar

Shankarnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudgi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Shankarnagar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Shankarnagar is about 32 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 Shankarnagar

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

Health Facilities in Shankarnagar

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

FAQs about Shankarnagar