Shivagangehalli - Channagiri, Davanagere

Shivagangehalli is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hiremalali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivagangehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivagangehalli is 607025. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.78 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Shivagangehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Shivagangehalli village had a total population of 172 people, including 88 males and 84 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.98%, with male literacy at 65.33% and female literacy at 31.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivagangehalli

Shivagangehalli 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 Shivagangehalli

Public transport in the Shivagangehalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Shivagangehalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Shivagangehalli is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivagangehalli

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

Health Facilities in Shivagangehalli

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

FAQs about Shivagangehalli