Megaravalli - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Megaravalli is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Tirthahalli and around 75 km from Shimoga. Megaravalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megaravalli is 608280. The village covers a total geographical area of 1041.32 hectares and falls under the 577424 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Megaravalli 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 Megaravalli

As per Census 2011, Megaravalli village has a total population of 2,539 people, consisting of 1,215 males and 1,324 females. The village has 660 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,003 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Megaravalli

Megaravalli 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 Megaravalli

Public transport in the Megaravalli 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 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Megaravalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Megaravalli is about 75 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 Megaravalli

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

Health Facilities in Megaravalli

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

FAQs about Megaravalli