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

As per Census 2011, Ulavi village has a total population of 1,405 people, consisting of 707 males and 698 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,002 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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