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 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 Nivane

As per Census 2011, Nivane village has a total population of 347 people, consisting of 150 males and 197 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,313 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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