Sutha - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Sutha is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Hosanagara and around 71 km from Shimoga. Melinabesige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sutha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sutha is 607873. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.65 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sutha 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 Sutha

According to the 2011 Census, Sutha village had a total population of 563 people, including 282 males and 281 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 75.49% and female literacy at 60.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sutha

Sutha 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 Sutha

Public transport in the Sutha 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 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Sutha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sutha is about 71 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 Sutha

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

Health Facilities in Sutha

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

FAQs about Sutha