Alavalli - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Alavalli is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Hosanagara and around 47 km from Shimoga. Kenchanala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alavalli is 607946. The village covers a total geographical area of 1211.99 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Alavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Alavalli village had a total population of 929 people, including 476 males and 453 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.74%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 77.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Alavalli

Alavalli 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 Alavalli

Alavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Alavalli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Alavalli is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alavalli

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

Health Facilities in Alavalli

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

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