Are Shankar - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Are Shankar is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Muddebihal and around 108 km from Bijapur. Nagabenal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Are Shankar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Are Shankar is 599677. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.33 hectares and falls under the 586124 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Are Shankar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Muddebihal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Are Shankar

As per Census 2011, Are Shankar village has a total population of 712 people, consisting of 357 males and 355 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 356 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Are Shankar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Are Shankar

Are Shankar 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 Are Shankar

Are Shankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Are Shankar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Are Shankar is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Are Shankar

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

Health Facilities in Are Shankar

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

FAQs about Are Shankar