Mangalore - Sorab, Shivamogga

Mangalore is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Sorab and around 120 km from Shimoga. Harishi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalore is 607511. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.92 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mangalore 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 Mangalore

As per Census 2011, Mangalore village has a total population of 433 people, consisting of 205 males and 228 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalore

Mangalore 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 Mangalore

Mangalore 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 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Mangalore is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mangalore is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalore

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

Health Facilities in Mangalore

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

FAQs about Mangalore