Sidiginahalu - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Sidiginahalu is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Shikarpur and around 36 km from Shimoga. Harogoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidiginahalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidiginahalu is 607847. The village covers a total geographical area of 1417.78 hectares and falls under the 577214 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sidiginahalu 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 Sidiginahalu

According to the 2011 Census, Sidiginahalu village had a total population of 346 people, including 175 males and 171 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.01%, with male literacy at 46.43% and female literacy at 39.39%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidiginahalu

Sidiginahalu 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 Sidiginahalu

Sidiginahalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Sidiginahalu is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sidiginahalu is about 36 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 Sidiginahalu

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

Health Facilities in Sidiginahalu

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

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