Dombe - Sagar, Shivamogga

Dombe is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Kandika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dombe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dombe is 607181. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.34 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dombe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sorab Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dombe

According to the 2011 Census, Dombe village had a total population of 319 people, including 153 males and 166 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.83%, with male literacy at 89.21% and female literacy at 80.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dombe

Dombe 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 Dombe

Public transport in the Dombe is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Dombe is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Dombe is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dombe

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

Health Facilities in Dombe

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

FAQs about Dombe