Baniga - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Baniga is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hosanagara and around 75 km from Shimoga. Haridravathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniga is 607900. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.47 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Baniga village had a total population of 543 people, including 275 males and 268 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 72.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniga

Baniga 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 Baniga

Baniga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Baniga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Baniga is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniga

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

Health Facilities in Baniga

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

FAQs about Baniga