Salige - Sorab, Shivamogga

Salige is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Sorab and around 112 km from Shimoga. Jade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salige is 607395. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.37 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Salige 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 Salige

According to the 2011 Census, Salige village had a total population of 1,036 people, including 527 males and 509 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.11%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 63.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Salige

Salige 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 Salige

Salige 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 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Salige is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Salige is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salige

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

Health Facilities in Salige

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

FAQs about Salige