Kappagalale - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kappagalale is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Sorab and around 103 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kappagalale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kappagalale is 607620. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.94 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kappagalale 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 Kappagalale

As per Census 2011, Kappagalale village has a total population of 318 people, consisting of 159 males and 159 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 117 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kappagalale

Kappagalale 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 Kappagalale

Kappagalale 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 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kappagalale is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kappagalale is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kappagalale

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

Health Facilities in Kappagalale

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

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