Thavanandi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Thavanandi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sorab and around 104 km from Shimoga. Tavanandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thavanandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thavanandi is 607476. The village covers a total geographical area of 1074.17 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Thavanandi 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 Thavanandi

According to the 2011 Census, Thavanandi village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 723 males and 734 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.18%, with male literacy at 87.68% and female literacy at 70.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Thavanandi

Thavanandi 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 Thavanandi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Thavanandi. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Thavanandi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thavanandi is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thavanandi

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

Health Facilities in Thavanandi

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

FAQs about Thavanandi