Bobbige - Sagar, Shivamogga

Bobbige is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 57 km from Sagar and around 127 km from Shimoga. Kudaruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bobbige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bobbige is 607348. The village covers a total geographical area of 2105.05 hectares and falls under the 577453 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Bobbige 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 Bobbige

According to the 2011 Census, Bobbige village had a total population of 636 people, including 303 males and 333 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.63%, with male literacy at 69.55% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Bobbige

Bobbige 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 Bobbige

Bobbige 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 Mookambika Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Bobbige is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bobbige is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bobbige

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

Health Facilities in Bobbige

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

FAQs about Bobbige