Thandige - Sorab, Shivamogga

Thandige is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Sorab and around 94 km from Shimoga. Heche serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thandige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thandige is 607551. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.11 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Thandige 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 Thandige

As per Census 2011, Thandige village has a total population of 477 people, consisting of 237 males and 240 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thandige

Thandige 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 Thandige

Thandige 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 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Thandige is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thandige is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thandige

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

Health Facilities in Thandige

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

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