Shiruru village, Tirthahalli taluk | Pincode 577424

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LGD code: 608283
Pincode: 577424
Post office: Megaravalli
Population: 792
Households: 195
Literacy rate: 74.6%
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 435
Distance to district centre: 94 km
Distance to mandal centre: 88 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 304 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 582 km
Nearest railway station: Barkur · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Mandarthi · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Shiruru compares

By population, Shiruru ranks #44 of 247 villages in Tirthahalli mandal.

Literacy rate

74.6%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Shiruru: 74.6%
Tirthahalli mandal: 75.3%
Shivamogga district: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,020

−10 vs mandal average

Shiruru: 1,020
Tirthahalli mandal: 1,030

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Shiruru: 4.1
Tirthahalli mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Shiruru at a glance

Shiruru is a village of 792 people in 195 households (Census 2011) in Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, the 44th-largest of 247 villages in Tirthahalli taluk. Literacy is 75%, about the same as the taluk average of 75% and the sex ratio is 1,020 women per 1,000 men. It lies 94 km from the Shivamogga district centre, 24 km from Gangolli, the nearest town, 9 km from Barkur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577424, served by Megaravalli post office; the LGD village code is 608283. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Mandarthi, 4 km away. The village votes in Tarikere assembly constituency, represented by MLA G. H. Srinivasa. The population is estimated at 934 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Shiruru · this village	792	75%	—
Shiruru · Sagar	771	66%	0 km N
41 Shiroor · Udupi	2,155	78%	1.9 km SE
Heggunje · Brahmavara	3,676	71%	2.7 km W
Avarse · Brahmavara	1,646	68%	3.3 km NE
34 Kudi · Brahmavara	3,574	71%	5.2 km SE
Shiriyara · Brahmavara	4,839	72%	5.7 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shiruru

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: TIRTHAHALLI
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HONNETALU
Total area (ha): 675.74
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 270.76

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Shiruru

LGD code: 608283
Pincode: 577424
Post office: Megaravalli
Population (Census 2011): 792
Population (projected 2026): 934
Households: 195
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1020
Literacy rate: 74.6%
Coordinates: 13.51288°N, 74.83868°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Udupi Chikmagalur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tarikere
Member of Parliament: Kota Srinivas Poojary
Member of Legislative Assembly: G. H. Srinivasa
Block / Mandal: Tirthahalli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Shivamogga district level

Then & Now

Shiruru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

792

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

934

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

195

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

230

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 792Census 2011
Households: 195Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2302026 projection
Active job cards: 1,47,129MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 77,994MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Shivamogga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Shivamogga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Shivamogga district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Shiruru

Mandal centre

Tirthahalli · ≈ 88 km

≈ 3 h by car · 3 h 34 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Shivamogga · ≈ 94 km

≈ 3 h 12 min by car · 3 h 48 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,014 people

Gangolli · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 58 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru304 kmcapital
Hyderabad582 km
Chennai590 km
Mumbai653 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBarkur9 km
Bus stopMairkome Bus Stop2 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Mandarthi4 km
ATM / bankKarnataka Bank10 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil8 km
CollegeNational Junior College10 km
Police stationKundapura Rural PS10 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Shiruru

6 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Sri Chamundeshwari Temple MandarthiTemple3.3 km ↗
🛕Durgaparameshwari TempleTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Durgaparameshwari Temple, MandartiTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Balaali Mahaganapati TempleTemple3.9 km ↗
🛕TempleTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Brahmalingeshwara Swami TempleTemple4.5 km ↗

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September 2026

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Sep

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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Sep

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Karnataka property row turns deadly: Ex-soldier, daughter hacked to death in gram panchayat office

Reported by India Today.

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News from Shivamogga & Karnataka

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Economic Times2h ago
Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily2 days ago
Karnataka property row turns deadly: Ex-soldier, daughter hacked to death in gram panchayat office
India Today2 days ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express2 days ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani4 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench7 days ago

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People often ask about Shiruru

What is the pincode of Shiruru?

The pincode of Shiruru, Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka is 577424. The post office is Megaravalli.

Which post office delivers to Shiruru?

Mail for Shiruru is delivered through Megaravalli post office, pincode 577424, in Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shiruru located?

Shiruru is a village in Tirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Shiruru as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shiruru village has a population of 792 across 195 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shiruru in?

Shiruru falls under the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shiruru in?

Shiruru falls under the Tarikere assembly constituency (AC #126) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Shiruru?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shiruru village is 74.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Shiruru?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shiruru village is 1020 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shiruru?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shiruru, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Shiruru from Shivamogga district centre?

Shiruru is approximately 94 km (straight-line) from the centre of Shivamogga district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Shiruru?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shiruru village is 608283.

Which is the nearest town to Shiruru?

Gangolli (population 13,014, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Shiruru in a straight line.

How big is Shiruru compared to other villages in Tirthahalli taluk?

Shiruru ranks 44 of 247 villages in Tirthahalli taluk by Census 2011 population (792 residents).

How far is Shiruru from Bengaluru?

Shiruru is about 304 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 396 km.

How far is Shiruru from Hyderabad?

Shiruru is about 582 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 756 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Shiruru?

Barkur is the nearest railway station to Shiruru, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Shiruru?

Mairkome Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Shiruru, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shiruru?

Government Hospital, Mandarthi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shiruru, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Shiruru?

Karnataka Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Shiruru, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Shiruru?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Shiruru, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MLA of Shiruru?

Shiruru falls under Tarikere assembly constituency (AC 126). The sitting MLA is G. H. Srinivasa (INC).

Who is the MP for Shiruru?

Shiruru is in Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kota Srinivas Poojary (BJP).

What is the population of Shiruru in 2026?

Shiruru is estimated at 934 people in 2026, up about 18% from 792 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shiruru in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Shiruru in Shivamogga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)