Humcha - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Humcha is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Hosanagara and around 60 km from Shimoga. Humcha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Humcha is 607997. The village covers a total geographical area of 1378.08 hectares and falls under the 577436 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Humcha

As per Census 2011, Humcha village has a total population of 2,244 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,133 females. The village has 564 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,663 literate and 581 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Humcha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Humcha

Humcha 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 Humcha

Humcha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Humcha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Humcha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Humcha

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

Health Facilities in Humcha

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

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