Shiragaon - Hukkeri, Belagavi

Shiragaon is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Hukkeri and around 58 km from Belgaum. Madhihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiragaon is 597604. The village covers a total geographical area of 1051.47 hectares and falls under the 591309 pincode. Hukkeri is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Shiragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shiragaon village had a total population of 3,644 people, including 1,824 males and 1,820 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.37%, with male literacy at 82.29% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiragaon

Shiragaon 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 Shiragaon

Shiragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokak Road, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hukkeri to Shiragaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Shiragaon is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiragaon

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

Health Facilities in Shiragaon

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

FAQs about Shiragaon