Kugve - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kugve is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Sagar and around 73 km from Shimoga. Kandika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kugve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kugve is 607180. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.84 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kugve 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 Kugve

According to the 2011 Census, Kugve village had a total population of 1,330 people, including 626 males and 704 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 87.86% and female literacy at 68.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kugve

Kugve 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 Kugve

Public transport in the Kugve is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Kugve is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kugve is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kugve

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

Health Facilities in Kugve

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

FAQs about Kugve