Shankar Nagar
Shankar Nagar is a village located in Solapur South tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 39km away from Solapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Shankar Nagar village. As per 2009 stats, Sankarnagar is the gram panchayat of Shankar Nagar village.
Here you can discover what makes Shankar Nagar unique in its vibrant Solapur South-Solapur region. You’ll see Shankar Nagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Shankar Nagar
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shankar Nagar is 562782. The village spans a total geographical area of 294.65 hectares. Solapur is nearest town to Shankar Nagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.
Google Map of Shankar Nagar
Population of Shankar Nagar
According to the 2011 Census, Shankar Nagar has a total population of about 1,711, with approximately 922 males and 789 females. The sex ratio is around 855 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 220 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 36 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.57%, with male literacy at about 77.22% and female literacy near 54.12%. There are around 322 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shankar Nagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,711 | 922 | 789 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 220 | 113 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 1,139 | 712 | 427 |
| Illiterate Population | 572 | 210 | 362 |
Connectivity of Shankar Nagar
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shankar Nagar. As per the 2011 stats, Shankar Nagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shankar Nagar
Knowing the nearby villages of Shankar Nagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shankar Nagar.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shankar Nagar
- Where is Shankar Nagar located?
- Shankar Nagar village is situated in Solapur South Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shankar Nagar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shankar Nagar is Sankarnagar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Shankar Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shankar Nagar is 1,711, with 922 males and 789 females.
- How many households are there in Shankar Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Shankar Nagar village has a total of 322 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Shankar Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shankar Nagar is 66.57%. The male literacy rate is 77.22%, while the female literacy rate is 54.12%.