Baruve - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Baruve is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Hosanagara and around 40 km from Shimoga. Reppanpete serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruve is 607950. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.73 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Baruve 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 Baruve

According to the 2011 Census, Baruve village had a total population of 3,476 people, including 1,704 males and 1,772 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.22%, with male literacy at 93.46% and female literacy at 87.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Baruve

Baruve 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 Baruve

Baruve 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 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Baruve is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Baruve is about 40 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 Baruve

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

Health Facilities in Baruve

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

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