Gantinakoppa - Sagar, Shivamogga

Gantinakoppa is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Sagar and around 60 km from Shimoga. Yadehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gantinakoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gantinakoppa is 607277. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.35 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gantinakoppa 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 Gantinakoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Gantinakoppa village had a total population of 411 people, including 196 males and 215 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.43%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 54.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Gantinakoppa

Gantinakoppa 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 Gantinakoppa

Gantinakoppa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Gantinakoppa is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Gantinakoppa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gantinakoppa

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

Health Facilities in Gantinakoppa

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

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