Harogoppa - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Harogoppa is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Shikarpur and around 38 km from Shimoga. Harogoppa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harogoppa is 607846. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.13 hectares and falls under the 577214 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Harogoppa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Harogoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Harogoppa village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 905 males and 869 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,030, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Harogoppa

Harogoppa 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 Harogoppa

Harogoppa 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 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Harogoppa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Harogoppa is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harogoppa

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

Health Facilities in Harogoppa

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

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