Kavadi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kavadi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Sorab and around 78 km from Shimoga. Chitturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavadi is 607664. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.96 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kavadi 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 Kavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kavadi village had a total population of 543 people, including 287 males and 256 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.28%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 69.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavadi

Kavadi 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 Kavadi

Kavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Kavadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kavadi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavadi

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

Health Facilities in Kavadi

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

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