Kaliggeri - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kaliggeri is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Sorab and around 114 km from Shimoga. Jade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliggeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliggeri is 607396. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.45 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kaliggeri 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 Kaliggeri

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliggeri village had a total population of 680 people, including 350 males and 330 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.97%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 78.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliggeri

Kaliggeri 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 Kaliggeri

Kaliggeri 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 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kaliggeri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kaliggeri is about 114 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 Kaliggeri

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

Health Facilities in Kaliggeri

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

FAQs about Kaliggeri