Garaga - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Garaga is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirthahalli and around 42 km from Shimoga. Kannangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garaga is 608117. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.1 hectares and falls under the 577226 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Garaga 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 Garaga

As per Census 2011, Garaga village has a total population of 235 people, consisting of 116 males and 119 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 51 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Garaga

Garaga 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 Garaga

Garaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotegangur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Garaga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Garaga is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garaga

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

Health Facilities in Garaga

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

FAQs about Garaga