Haragi - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Haragi is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Shikarpur and around 86 km from Shimoga. Harigi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haragi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haragi is 607705. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.3 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Haragi 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 Haragi

According to the 2011 Census, Haragi village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 636 males and 662 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.23%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Haragi

Haragi 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 Haragi

Haragi 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Haragi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Haragi is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haragi

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

Health Facilities in Haragi

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

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