Kachavi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kachavi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sorab and around 115 km from Shimoga. Thelagunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachavi is 607392. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.86 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kachavi 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 Kachavi

As per Census 2011, Kachavi village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 137 males and 136 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kachavi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kachavi

Kachavi 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 Kachavi

Kachavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kachavi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kachavi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachavi

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

Health Facilities in Kachavi

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

FAQs about Kachavi