Bhogi - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Bhogi is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Shikarpur and around 70 km from Shimoga. Herejamburu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhogi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogi is 607750. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.73 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhogi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shikaripura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhogi

As per Census 2011, Bhogi village has a total population of 1,055 people, consisting of 534 males and 521 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 639 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 576 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogi

Bhogi 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 Bhogi

Bhogi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Bhogi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bhogi 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 Bhogi

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

Health Facilities in Bhogi

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

FAQs about Bhogi