Menase - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Menase is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Hosanagara and around 52 km from Shimoga. Harathalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menase is 607921. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.15 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Menase 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 Menase

As per Census 2011, Menase village has a total population of 44 people, consisting of 22 males and 22 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 37 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Menase

Menase 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 Menase

Menase 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 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Menase is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Menase is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Menase

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

Health Facilities in Menase

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

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