Shiragaru Village Overview
Shiragaru is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 17 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nonaburu is the Gram Panchayat for Shiragaru village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shiragaru 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 Shiragaru is 608087. The village covers a geographical area of 646.07 hectares and has a pincode of 577414. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Shiragaru
Population & Demographics of Shiragaru
This section provides population and demographic details of Shiragaru village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,210 | 570 | 640 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 102 | 43 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 199 | 98 | 101 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 914 | 471 | 443 |
| Illiterate Population | 296 | 99 | 197 |
Key population details of Shiragaru village are given below:
- Shiragaru village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,210, including approximately 570 males and 640 females, with a sex ratio of 1122 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 199 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shiragaru village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.54%.
- There are around 296 households in Shiragaru village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shiragaru
Transport facilities help residents of Shiragaru 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 Shiragaru
The following villages are located close to Shiragaru 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 Shiragaru
- Where is Shiragaru located?
- Shiragaru village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shiragaru?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shiragaru is Nonaburu (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shiragaru?
- The pincode of Shiragaru is 577414.
- What is the population of Shiragaru?
- Shiragaru has a total population of 1,210, including 570 males and 640 females.
- How many households are there in Shiragaru?
- There are 296 households in Shiragaru.
- What is the literacy rate in Shiragaru?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiragaru is 75.54%. Male literacy is 82.63% and female literacy is 69.22%.