Shettikera - Shahpur, Yadgir

Shettikera is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Hoskera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shettikera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shettikera is 621100. The village covers a total geographical area of 1423.07 hectares and falls under the 585323 pincode. Bhimarayanagundi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shettikera

According to the 2011 Census, Shettikera village had a total population of 2,278 people, including 1,164 males and 1,114 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.70%, with male literacy at 51.33% and female literacy at 33.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 592, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Shettikera

Shettikera 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 Shettikera

Shettikera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimarayanagundi to Shettikera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Shettikera is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shettikera

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

Health Facilities in Shettikera

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

FAQs about Shettikera