Sarala Village Overview
Sarala is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 7 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 67 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Neraturu is the Gram Panchayat for Sarala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sarala 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 Sarala is 608201. The village covers a geographical area of 444.47 hectares and has a pincode of 577432. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Sarala
Population & Demographics of Sarala
This section provides population and demographic details of Sarala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 572 | 296 | 276 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 24 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 452 | 248 | 204 |
| Illiterate Population | 120 | 48 | 72 |
Key population details of Sarala village are given below:
- Sarala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 572, including approximately 296 males and 276 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 23 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sarala village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.02%.
- There are around 142 households in Sarala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sarala
Transport facilities help residents of Sarala 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 Sarala
The following villages are located close to Sarala 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 Sarala
- Where is Sarala located?
- Sarala village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sarala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sarala is Neraturu (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sarala?
- The pincode of Sarala is 577432.
- What is the population of Sarala?
- Sarala has a total population of 572, including 296 males and 276 females.
- How many households are there in Sarala?
- There are 142 households in Sarala.
- What is the literacy rate in Sarala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarala is 79.02%. Male literacy is 83.78% and female literacy is 73.91%.