Iruvakki - Sagar, Shivamogga

Iruvakki is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Sagar and around 54 km from Shimoga. Yadehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Iruvakki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iruvakki is 607294. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.29 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Iruvakki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Iruvakki

As per Census 2011, Iruvakki village has a total population of 507 people, consisting of 257 males and 250 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 216 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Iruvakki are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population507257250
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733340
Literate Population291163128
Illiterate Population21694122

Nearby Villages of Iruvakki

Iruvakki 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaluguddeEast2.44 km
K.hunasavalliWest2.53 km
YadehalliNorth-East2.55 km
HarathaluSouth-West2.63 km
MenaseWest3.43 km
SaragundaNorth-West3.56 km
Nerala ManeSouth-East3.80 km
NanjavalliSouth3.83 km
AnandapuramNorth4.10 km
Kalasetti KoppaSouth-West4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Iruvakki

Iruvakki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Iruvakki is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Iruvakki is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iruvakki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Iruvakki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Iruvakki

Where is Iruvakki located?

Iruvakki village is located in Sagar Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Iruvakki?

The Gram Panchayat of Iruvakki is Yadehalli.

What is the pincode of Iruvakki?

The pincode of Iruvakki is 577412.

What is the population of Iruvakki?

Iruvakki has a total population of 507, including 257 males and 250 females.

How many households are there in Iruvakki?

There are 108 households in Iruvakki.

What is the literacy rate in Iruvakki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Iruvakki is 57.40%. Male literacy is 63.42% and female literacy is 51.20%.