Thathuru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Thathuru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Sorab and around 100 km from Shimoga. Tatturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thathuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thathuru is 607442. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143.91 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Thathuru 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 Thathuru

According to the 2011 Census, Thathuru village had a total population of 2,997 people, including 1,565 males and 1,432 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 66.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,058, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Thathuru

Thathuru 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 Thathuru

Thathuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Thathuru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thathuru is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thathuru

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

Health Facilities in Thathuru

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

FAQs about Thathuru