Karani - Sagar, Shivamogga

Karani is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 70 km from Sagar and around 120 km from Shimoga. Channagonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karani is 607349. The village covers a total geographical area of 3550.44 hectares and falls under the 577453 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Karani 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 Karani

According to the 2011 Census, Karani village had a total population of 543 people, including 270 males and 273 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 60.58%.

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

Nearby Villages of Karani

Karani 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 Karani

Public transport in the Karani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mookambika Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Karani is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Karani is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karani

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

Health Facilities in Karani

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

FAQs about Karani