Mavinakere - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Mavinakere is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Bhadravati and around 28 km from Shimoga. Mavinakere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mavinakere is 608626. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.88 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mavinakere 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 Mavinakere

According to the 2011 Census, Mavinakere village had a total population of 1,794 people, including 881 males and 913 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.11%, with male literacy at 79.78% and female literacy at 60.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Mavinakere

Mavinakere 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 Mavinakere

Mavinakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Mavinakere is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mavinakere is about 28 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 Mavinakere

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

Health Facilities in Mavinakere

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

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