Salgadi Village Overview
Salgadi is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 17 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salgadi village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Salgadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgadi is 608248. The village covers a geographical area of 479.51 hectares and has a pincode of 577415. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Salgadi
Population & Demographics of Salgadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Salgadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 580 | 287 | 293 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 42 | 50 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 480 | 254 | 226 |
| Illiterate Population | 100 | 33 | 67 |
Key population details of Salgadi village are given below:
- Salgadi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 580, including approximately 287 males and 293 females, with a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 92 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Salgadi village is high, with a literacy rate of about 82.76%.
- There are around 138 households in Salgadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salgadi
Transport facilities help residents of Salgadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salgadi
The following villages are located close to Salgadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salgadi
- Where is Salgadi located?
- Salgadi village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salgadi?
- Salgadi is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salgadi?
- The pincode of Salgadi is 577415.
- What is the population of Salgadi?
- Salgadi has a total population of 580, including 287 males and 293 females.
- How many households are there in Salgadi?
- There are 138 households in Salgadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Salgadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salgadi is 82.76%. Male literacy is 88.50% and female literacy is 77.13%.