Mathighatta - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Mathighatta is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhadravati and around 15 km from Shimoga. Thadasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathighatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathighatta is 608618. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.16 hectares and falls under the 577227 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Mathighatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Mathighatta

According to the 2011 Census, Mathighatta village had a total population of 640 people, including 323 males and 317 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 71.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathighatta

Mathighatta 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 Mathighatta

Mathighatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Mathighatta is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mathighatta is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathighatta

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

Health Facilities in Mathighatta

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

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