Nivane - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Nivane is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Hosanagara and around 70 km from Shimoga. Sonale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nivane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nivane is 607987. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.33 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Nivane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Nivane

According to the 2011 Census, Nivane village had a total population of 347 people, including 150 males and 197 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,313 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Nivane

Nivane 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 Nivane

Nivane 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 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Nivane is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Nivane is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nivane

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

Health Facilities in Nivane

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

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