Shirgoda - Hangal, Haveri

Shirgoda is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Shiragoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirgoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgoda is 604129. The village covers a total geographical area of 1155.63 hectares and falls under the 581104 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shirgoda

As per Census 2011, Shirgoda village has a total population of 3,189 people, consisting of 1,585 males and 1,604 females. The village has 637 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 419 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,229 literate and 960 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirgoda

Shirgoda 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 Shirgoda

Shirgoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Shirgoda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Shirgoda is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirgoda

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

Health Facilities in Shirgoda

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

FAQs about Shirgoda