Chandraguthi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Chandraguthi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Sorab and around 110 km from Shimoga. Chandragutti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandraguthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandraguthi is 607526. The village covers a total geographical area of 1070.22 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chandraguthi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sorab Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandraguthi

According to the 2011 Census, Chandraguthi village had a total population of 3,083 people, including 1,617 males and 1,466 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 86.02% and female literacy at 70.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandraguthi

Chandraguthi 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 Chandraguthi

Chandraguthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Chandraguthi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chandraguthi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandraguthi

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

Health Facilities in Chandraguthi

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

FAQs about Chandraguthi