Gudavi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Gudavi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Sorab and around 105 km from Shimoga. Guduvi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudavi is 607541. The village covers a total geographical area of 1382.3 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gudavi 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 Gudavi

As per Census 2011, Gudavi village has a total population of 1,536 people, consisting of 779 males and 757 females. The village has 374 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,072 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gudavi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gudavi

Gudavi 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 Gudavi

Gudavi 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 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Gudavi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Gudavi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudavi

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

Health Facilities in Gudavi

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

FAQs about Gudavi