Channiganathota - Sagar, Shivamogga

Channiganathota is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Sagar and around 75 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Channiganathota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channiganathota is 607240. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.2 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Channiganathota 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 Channiganathota

According to the 2011 Census, Channiganathota village had a total population of 249 people, including 123 males and 126 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.18%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Channiganathota

Channiganathota 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 Channiganathota

Channiganathota 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 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Channiganathota is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Channiganathota is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Channiganathota

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

Health Facilities in Channiganathota

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

FAQs about Channiganathota