Hanaji - Sorab, Shivamogga

Hanaji 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. Jade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanaji is 607402. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.52 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Hanaji 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 Hanaji

According to the 2011 Census, Hanaji village had a total population of 583 people, including 302 males and 281 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 75.47% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanaji

Hanaji 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 Hanaji

Hanaji 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 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Hanaji is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hanaji 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 Hanaji

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

Health Facilities in Hanaji

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

FAQs about Hanaji