Salageri - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Salageri is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Hosanagara and around 68 km from Shimoga. Melinabesige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salageri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salageri is 607874. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.26 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Salageri 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 Salageri

According to the 2011 Census, Salageri village had a total population of 723 people, including 367 males and 356 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.97%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 69.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Salageri

Salageri 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 Salageri

Public transport in the Salageri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Salageri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Salageri is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salageri

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

Health Facilities in Salageri

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

FAQs about Salageri