Duguru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Duguru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Sorab and around 120 km from Shimoga. Duguru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duguru is 607639. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.86 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Duguru 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 Duguru

According to the 2011 Census, Duguru village had a total population of 1,461 people, including 725 males and 736 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.46%, with male literacy at 92.50% and female literacy at 78.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Duguru

Duguru 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 Duguru

Duguru 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 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Duguru is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Duguru is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duguru

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

Health Facilities in Duguru

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

FAQs about Duguru