Barige

Barige is a village located in Sorab taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Sorab (tehsildar office) and 105km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Duguru is the gram panchayat of Barige village.

Barige has its own place in the vibrant Shimoga region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barige

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barige is 607640. The village spans a total geographical area of 501.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577434. Sagar is nearest town to Barige village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Barige

Below is a concise population overview of Barige as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 471 223 248
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 46 22 24
Scheduled Castes (SC) 41 17 24
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 296 159 137
Illiterate Population 175 64 111

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barige village:

  • The total population of Barige village is around 471, including approximately 223 males and 248 females, with a sex ratio of 1112 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 46 children aged 0–6 years in Barige village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barige village has 41 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barige village is about 62.85%, with male literacy at 71.30% and female literacy at 55.24%.
  • There are around 114 households in Barige village.

Connectivity of Barige

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barige. As per the 2011 stats, Barige had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barige

Knowing the nearby villages of Barige helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barige.

Devagundikoppa Holekoppa Amachi Bhadrapura Duguru Horabailu Hodabatte Ulavi Karjikoppa N Sagadde Brahmanavadasagadde

Frequently Asked Questions about Barige

Where is Barige located?
Barige village is situated in Sorab Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barige?
The Gram Panchayat of Barige is Duguru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barige?
The pincode of Barige is 577434, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barige as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barige is 471, with 223 males and 248 females.
How many households are there in Barige as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barige village has a total of 114 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barige as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barige is 62.85%. The male literacy rate is 71.30%, while the female literacy rate is 55.24%.