Brahmana Keppige - Sagar, Shivamogga

Brahmana Keppige is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Sagar and around 115 km from Shimoga. Tumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmana Keppige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmana Keppige is 607357. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.78 hectares and falls under the 577453 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Brahmana Keppige 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 Brahmana Keppige

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmana Keppige village had a total population of 521 people, including 235 males and 286 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,217 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.46%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 66.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmana Keppige

Brahmana Keppige 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 Brahmana Keppige

Brahmana Keppige is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Brahmana Keppige is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Brahmana Keppige is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmana Keppige

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

Health Facilities in Brahmana Keppige

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

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