Shiraguppe - Sagar, Shivamogga

Shiraguppe is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Sagar and around 70 km from Shimoga. Ulluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiraguppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiraguppe is 607219. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.5 hectares and falls under the 577431 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shiraguppe 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 Shiraguppe

According to the 2011 Census, Shiraguppe village had a total population of 449 people, including 219 males and 230 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.41%, with male literacy at 94.09% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiraguppe

Shiraguppe 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 Shiraguppe

Shiraguppe is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Shiraguppe is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Shiraguppe is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiraguppe

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

Health Facilities in Shiraguppe

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

FAQs about Shiraguppe