Alageri - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Alageri is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Tirthahalli and around 78 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alageri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alageri is 608225. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.7 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Alageri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirthahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alageri

According to the 2011 Census, Alageri village had a total population of 506 people, including 261 males and 245 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.70%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 75.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Alageri

Alageri 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 Alageri

Alageri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Alageri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Alageri is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alageri

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

Health Facilities in Alageri

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

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