Gangavalli - Sorab, Shivamogga

Gangavalli is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Sorab and around 110 km from Shimoga. Hanchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangavalli is 607443. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.83 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gangavalli 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 Gangavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gangavalli village had a total population of 598 people, including 311 males and 287 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.40%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 71.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangavalli

Gangavalli 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 Gangavalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gangavalli. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Gangavalli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Gangavalli 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 Gangavalli

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

Health Facilities in Gangavalli

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

FAQs about Gangavalli