Harogolige - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Harogolige is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Tirthahalli and around 72 km from Shimoga. Harogulige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harogolige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harogolige is 608242. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.78 hectares and falls under the 577415 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Harogolige 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 Harogolige

According to the 2011 Census, Harogolige village had a total population of 897 people, including 436 males and 461 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.01%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 73.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Harogolige

Harogolige 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 Harogolige

Harogolige 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 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Harogolige is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Harogolige is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harogolige

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

Health Facilities in Harogolige

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

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