Savanthur - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Savanthur is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Hosanagara and around 61 km from Shimoga. Mumbaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Savanthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Savanthur is 607986. The village covers a total geographical area of 671.66 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Savanthur village had a total population of 629 people, including 332 males and 297 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.92%, with male literacy at 76.53% and female literacy at 64.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Savanthur

Savanthur 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 Savanthur

Savanthur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Savanthur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Savanthur is about 61 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 Savanthur

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

Health Facilities in Savanthur

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

FAQs about Savanthur