Jade - Sorab, Shivamogga

Jade is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Sorab and around 112 km from Shimoga. Jade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jade is 607376. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.7 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Jade

As per Census 2011, Jade village has a total population of 2,485 people, consisting of 1,256 males and 1,229 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,740 literate and 745 illiterate residents. Additionally, 350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jade

Jade 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 Jade

Jade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Jade is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Jade is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jade

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

Health Facilities in Jade

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

FAQs about Jade