Shivaganga - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Shivaganga is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Shivaganga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivaganga is 605775. The village covers a total geographical area of 727.71 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shivaganga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Holalkere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivaganga

As per Census 2011, Shivaganga village has a total population of 1,749 people, consisting of 867 males and 882 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,362 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 471 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shivaganga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shivaganga

Shivaganga 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 Shivaganga

Shivaganga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Shivaganga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Shivaganga is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivaganga

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

Health Facilities in Shivaganga

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

FAQs about Shivaganga