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 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 Iruvakki

According to the 2011 Census, Iruvakki village had a total population of 507 people, including 257 males and 250 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.05%, with male literacy at 72.77% and female literacy at 60.95%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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