Kopparige - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kopparige is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Sagar and around 110 km from Shimoga. Aralagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kopparige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kopparige is 607150. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.93 hectares and falls under the 577421 pincode. Jog Kargal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kopparige 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 Kopparige

According to the 2011 Census, Kopparige village had a total population of 163 people, including 79 males and 84 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kopparige

Kopparige 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 Kopparige

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kopparige. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jog Kargal to Kopparige is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kopparige is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kopparige

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

Health Facilities in Kopparige

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

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