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.
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
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
2 |
67% |
| CRM |
1 |
33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.