Hithala - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Hithala is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Shikarpur and around 54 km from Shimoga. Hittala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hithala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hithala is 607830. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.43 hectares and falls under the 577214 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hithala 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 Hithala

As per Census 2011, Hithala village has a total population of 2,644 people, consisting of 1,349 males and 1,295 females. The village has 605 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,860 literate and 784 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hithala

Hithala 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 Hithala

Hithala 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 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Hithala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hithala 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 Hithala

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

Health Facilities in Hithala

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

FAQs about Hithala