Hanchi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Hanchi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Sorab and around 100 km from Shimoga. Hanchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanchi is 607445. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.45 hectares and falls under the 577413 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hanchi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Hanchi

According to the 2011 Census, Hanchi village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 568 males and 518 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.37%, with male literacy at 69.92% and female literacy at 52.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanchi

Hanchi 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 Hanchi

Hanchi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Hanchi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hanchi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanchi

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

Health Facilities in Hanchi

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

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