Tharikatte - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Tharikatte is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhadravati and around 25 km from Shimoga. Aralikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharikatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharikatte is 608645. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.5 hectares and falls under the 577302 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tharikatte 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 Tharikatte

According to the 2011 Census, Tharikatte village had a total population of 666 people, including 320 males and 346 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.61%, with male literacy at 72.89% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Tharikatte

Tharikatte 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 Tharikatte

Tharikatte 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 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Tharikatte is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Tharikatte is about 25 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 Tharikatte

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

Health Facilities in Tharikatte

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

FAQs about Tharikatte