Ulavi - Sorab, Shivamogga

Ulavi is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Sorab and around 82 km from Shimoga. Ulavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulavi is 607643. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.07 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ulavi 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 Ulavi

According to the 2011 Census, Ulavi village had a total population of 1,405 people, including 707 males and 698 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.68%, with male literacy at 88.23% and female literacy at 73.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Ulavi

Ulavi 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 Ulavi

Ulavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Ulavi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Ulavi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulavi

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

Health Facilities in Ulavi

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

FAQs about Ulavi