Mathikoppa - Sagar, Shivamogga

Mathikoppa is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Bhimanakone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathikoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathikoppa is 607236. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.79 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mathikoppa 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 Mathikoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Mathikoppa village had a total population of 325 people, including 164 males and 161 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 66.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, 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 Mathikoppa

Mathikoppa 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 Mathikoppa

Mathikoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Mathikoppa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mathikoppa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathikoppa

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

Health Facilities in Mathikoppa

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

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