Kabase - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Kabase is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Tirthahalli and around 88 km from Shimoga. Salgadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kabase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kabase is 608271. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.47 hectares and falls under the 577415 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kabase 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 Kabase

According to the 2011 Census, Kabase village had a total population of 489 people, including 234 males and 255 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.63%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 79.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Kabase

Kabase 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 Kabase

Kabase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Kabase is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kabase is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kabase

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

Health Facilities in Kabase

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

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