Saragunda - Sagar, Shivamogga

Saragunda is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Sagar and around 55 km from Shimoga. Yadehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saragunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragunda is 607276. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.85 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Saragunda 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 Saragunda

As per Census 2011, Saragunda village has a total population of 225 people, consisting of 119 males and 106 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 151 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saragunda

Saragunda 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 Saragunda

Saragunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Saragunda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Saragunda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saragunda

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

Health Facilities in Saragunda

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

FAQs about Saragunda