Harishi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Harishi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Sorab and around 124 km from Shimoga. Harishi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishi is 607505. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.79 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Harishi 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 Harishi

According to the 2011 Census, Harishi village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 632 males and 537 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 78.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Harishi

Harishi 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 Harishi

Harishi 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 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Harishi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Harishi is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishi

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

Health Facilities in Harishi

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

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