Thogarsi - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Thogarsi is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Shikarpur and around 80 km from Shimoga. Thogarsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thogarsi is 607703. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.06 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Thogarsi 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 Thogarsi

According to the 2011 Census, Thogarsi village had a total population of 2,081 people, including 1,041 males and 1,040 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.19%, with male literacy at 86.95% and female literacy at 75.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 666, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Thogarsi

Thogarsi 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 Thogarsi

Thogarsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Thogarsi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thogarsi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thogarsi

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

Health Facilities in Thogarsi

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

FAQs about Thogarsi