Anandapuram - Sagar, Shivamogga

Anandapuram is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Sagar and around 48 km from Shimoga. Anandapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anandapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anandapuram is 607292. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.22 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Anandapuram 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 Anandapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Anandapuram village had a total population of 2,389 people, including 1,211 males and 1,178 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.49%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 83.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Anandapuram

Anandapuram 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 Anandapuram

Anandapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Anandapuram is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Anandapuram is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anandapuram

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

Health Facilities in Anandapuram

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

FAQs about Anandapuram