Hotalasara - Sagar, Shivamogga

Hotalasara is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sagar and around 63 km from Shimoga. Ulluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hotalasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hotalasara is 607214. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.39 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Hotalasara 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 Hotalasara

According to the 2011 Census, Hotalasara village had a total population of 100 people, including 49 males and 51 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.13%, with male literacy at 80.85% and female literacy at 75.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Hotalasara

Hotalasara 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 Hotalasara

Hotalasara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Hotalasara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hotalasara is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hotalasara

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

Health Facilities in Hotalasara

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

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