Kiruvase - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kiruvase is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Sagar and around 120 km from Shimoga. Tumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiruvase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiruvase is 607366. The village covers a total geographical area of 1504.88 hectares and falls under the 577453 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kiruvase 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 Kiruvase

As per Census 2011, Kiruvase village has a total population of 155 people, consisting of 81 males and 74 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiruvase

Kiruvase 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 Kiruvase

Kiruvase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Kiruvase is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kiruvase 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 Kiruvase

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

Health Facilities in Kiruvase

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

FAQs about Kiruvase