Indian Village Directory

Male Shankara Village

Male Shankara is an inhabited village in Shimoga Taluk of Shimoga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 608392, the Census 2011 record lists 381 people in 70 households and the reported area is 519.25 hectares. The local references include Sirigere Gram Panchayat, Shimoga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimoga at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Male Shankara is a village in Shimoga Taluk, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 608392 and 381 people in 70 households.
Village Code608392
Population381
Households70
Area519.25 hectares
Nearest TownShimoga

Key Village Facts

Village
Male Shankara
Census Village Code
608392
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Shimoga
District Census Code
568
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shimoga
Sub-district Census Code
05520
CD Block
Shimoga
Gram Panchayat
Sirigere
Households
70
Population
381
Male Population
193
Female Population
188
Sex Ratio
974.09
Area
519.25 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimoga
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577211
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Male Shankara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 381 people, 519.25 hectares of reported area and Shimoga as the nearest town reference for Male Shankara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimoga
TalukShimoga
CD BlockShimoga
Gram PanchayatSIRIGERE
  • Male Shankara falls under Shimoga Taluk in Shimoga district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 608392.
  • The record lists 381 people living in 70 households.
  • The reported village area is 519.25 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shimoga.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density73.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.31%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share28.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Male Shankara in the official administrative record. Census village code 608392, Sirigere Gram Panchayat and Shimoga CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
568
Sub-district Census Code
05520
Village Census Code
608392
CD Block Code
0088
CD Block Name
Shimoga
Gram Panchayat Name
Sirigere

Location and Distance

Shimoga is the nearest town listed for Male Shankara, about 28 km away. Shimoga is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimoga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Shimoga
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimoga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Shimoga
Distance within State/UT
28 km
Nearest Town
Shimoga
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
519.25 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 381 people in 70 households, with 193 male residents and 188 female residents. The average household size is 5.44, and SC share is 2.1% and ST share is 1.31% for Male Shankara. Population density works out to about 73.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
70
Total Population
381
Male Population
193
Female Population
188
Sex Ratio
974.09
Average Household Size
5.44
SC Population
8
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
2.1
ST Population
5
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
1.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Male Shankara list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Male Shankara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15.38 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Male Shankara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Male Shankara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Male Shankara.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Male Shankara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ginger, net sown area is 68.59 hectares and irrigated land is 19.52 hectares (28.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ginger
Forest Area In Hectares
282.66 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.63
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.33 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.81 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
149 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
49.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
19.52
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.14 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Male Shankara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Karnataka Bank Ltd 2 67%
Karnataka Grameena Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 577211 Shivamogga Shimoga Ayanuru B H Road, Ganesh Ram Arcade, No.213, Ayanur, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577211
Karnataka Grameena Bank ATM 577211 Shivamogga Shimoga Ayanuru Sagar Road GP Building, Apmc Yard Ayanuru, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577211
Karnataka Bank Ltd CRM 577211 Shivamogga Shimoga Ayanuru B H Road, Ganesh Ram Arcade, No.213, Ayanur, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577211

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Male Shankara village located?

Male Shankara is in Shimoga Taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Male Shankara village in?

Male Shankara village is in Shimoga district.

Which state is Male Shankara village in?

Male Shankara village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Male Shankara under?

Male Shankara comes under Shimoga Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Male Shankara?

The Census village code of Male Shankara is 608392.

Which Gram Panchayat is Male Shankara under?

Male Shankara is listed under SIRIGERE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shimoga.

What is the population of Male Shankara village?

The village record lists 381 people and 70 households for Male Shankara.

How many households are in Male Shankara village?

The village record lists 70 households for Male Shankara.

What is the male and female population of Male Shankara?

The record lists 193 male residents and 188 female residents for Male Shankara.

What is the sex ratio of Male Shankara village?

The sex ratio of Male Shankara is 974.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Male Shankara village?

The reported geographical area of Male Shankara is 519.25 hectares.

What is the population density of Male Shankara village?

The approximate population density of Male Shankara is 73.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Male Shankara?

The nearest town listed for Male Shankara is Shimoga, about 28 km away.

How far is Male Shankara from the district headquarters?

Male Shankara is about 28 km from Shimoga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Male Shankara from the sub-district headquarters?

Male Shankara is about 28 km from Shimoga, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Male Shankara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Male Shankara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Male Shankara?

For Male Shankara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ginger, net sown area is 68.59 hectares and irrigated land is 19.52 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Male Shankara?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Male Shankara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.