Hire Shakuna - Sorab, Shivamogga

Hire Shakuna is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from Sorab and around 93 km from Shimoga.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hire Shakuna is 607564. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.05 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Hire Shakuna is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Sorab Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hire Shakuna

As per Census 2011, Hire Shakuna village has a total population of 171 people, consisting of 85 males and 86 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 34 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hire Shakuna are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hire Shakuna

Hire Shakuna 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 Hire Shakuna

The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Hire Shakuna is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hire Shakuna is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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