Gama - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Gama is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Shikarpur and around 54 km from Shimoga. Gama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gama is 607820. The village covers a total geographical area of 638.18 hectares and falls under the 577214 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gama 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 Gama

As per Census 2011, Gama village has a total population of 3,619 people, consisting of 1,828 males and 1,791 females. The village has 818 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 360 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,700 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 526 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gama

Gama 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 Gama

Gama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumsi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Gama is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Gama is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gama

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

Health Facilities in Gama

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

FAQs about Gama