Thirtha - Sagar, Shivamogga

Thirtha is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Bhimanakone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thirtha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thirtha is 607335. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.81 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Thirtha 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 Thirtha

According to the 2011 Census, Thirtha village had a total population of 214 people, including 97 males and 117 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.12%, with male literacy at 84.27% and female literacy at 78.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Thirtha

Thirtha 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 Thirtha

Thirtha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Thirtha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thirtha 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 Thirtha

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

Health Facilities in Thirtha

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

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