Kaginalli - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Kaginalli is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Shikarpur and around 69 km from Shimoga. Kaginalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaginalli is 607812. The village covers a total geographical area of 1062.11 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kaginalli 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 Kaginalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kaginalli village had a total population of 2,277 people, including 1,142 males and 1,135 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 89.12% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaginalli

Kaginalli 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 Kaginalli

Kaginalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Kaginalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kaginalli is about 69 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 Kaginalli

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

Health Facilities in Kaginalli

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

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