Melinakiragunasi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Melinakiragunasi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Sorab and around 107 km from Shimoga. Hosabale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melinakiragunasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melinakiragunasi is 607602. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.73 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Melinakiragunasi 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 Melinakiragunasi

According to the 2011 Census, Melinakiragunasi village had a total population of 98 people, including 52 males and 46 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.89%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Melinakiragunasi

Melinakiragunasi 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 Melinakiragunasi

Melinakiragunasi 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 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Melinakiragunasi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Melinakiragunasi is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melinakiragunasi

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

Health Facilities in Melinakiragunasi

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

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