Changaru - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Changaru is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Tirthahalli and around 84 km from Shimoga. Honnetalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Changaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Changaru is 608289. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.09 hectares and falls under the 577411 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Changaru 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 Changaru

As per Census 2011, Changaru village has a total population of 454 people, consisting of 229 males and 225 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 115 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Changaru

Changaru 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 Changaru

Changaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Changaru is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Changaru is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Changaru

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

Health Facilities in Changaru

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

FAQs about Changaru