Athavadi - Sagar, Shivamogga

Athavadi is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Sagar and around 86 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athavadi is 607239. The village covers a total geographical area of 690.13 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Athavadi 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 Athavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Athavadi village had a total population of 605 people, including 294 males and 311 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.81%, with male literacy at 81.92% and female literacy at 64.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Athavadi

Athavadi 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 Athavadi

Athavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Athavadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Athavadi is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athavadi

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

Health Facilities in Athavadi

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

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