Basavani - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Basavani is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Tirthahalli and around 80 km from Shimoga. Basavani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basavani is 608264. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.37 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Basavani 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 Basavani

As per Census 2011, Basavani village has a total population of 728 people, consisting of 340 males and 388 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 1,141 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 594 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basavani

Basavani 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 Basavani

Basavani 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 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Basavani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Basavani is about 80 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 Basavani

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

Health Facilities in Basavani

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

FAQs about Basavani