Mahishi - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Mahishi is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Tirthahalli and around 55 km from Shimoga. Bejjavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishi is 608232. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.92 hectares and falls under the 577232 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mahishi 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 Mahishi

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishi village had a total population of 484 people, including 230 males and 254 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.61%, with male literacy at 87.80% and female literacy at 78.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishi

Mahishi 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 Mahishi

Mahishi 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 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Mahishi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mahishi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahishi

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

Health Facilities in Mahishi

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

FAQs about Mahishi