Ganguru - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Ganguru is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Bhadravati and around 30 km from Shimoga. Aralikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganguru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganguru is 608658. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.53 hectares and falls under the 577302 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ganguru

According to the 2011 Census, Ganguru village had a total population of 843 people, including 430 males and 413 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 74.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ganguru

Ganguru 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 Ganguru

Ganguru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Ganguru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Ganguru is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganguru

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

Health Facilities in Ganguru

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

FAQs about Ganguru