Almane - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Almane is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Tirthahalli and around 70 km from Shimoga. Devangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Almane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Almane is 608260. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.15 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Almane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Almane

According to the 2011 Census, Almane village had a total population of 222 people, including 106 males and 116 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.06%, with male literacy at 91.09% and female literacy at 81.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Almane

Almane 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 Almane

Almane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Almane is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Almane is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Almane

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

Health Facilities in Almane

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

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