Jade - Sorab, Shivamogga

Jade is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Sorab and around 112 km from Shimoga. Jade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jade is 607376. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.7 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Jade 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 Jade

According to the 2011 Census, Jade village had a total population of 2,485 people, including 1,256 males and 1,229 females, living in 577 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.71%, with male literacy at 88.66% and female literacy at 72.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Jade

Jade 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 Jade

Jade 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 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Jade is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Jade is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jade

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

Health Facilities in Jade

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

FAQs about Jade