Thalagunda - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Thalagunda is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Shikarpur and around 76 km from Shimoga. Thalagunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thalagunda is 607714. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.09 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Thalagunda 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 Thalagunda

According to the 2011 Census, Thalagunda village had a total population of 1,892 people, including 986 males and 906 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.45%, with male literacy at 82.70% and female literacy at 63.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Thalagunda

Thalagunda 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 Thalagunda

Thalagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Thalagunda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thalagunda is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thalagunda

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

Health Facilities in Thalagunda

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

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