Salgadi - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Salgadi is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirthahalli and around 60 km from Shimoga. Salgadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgadi is 608248. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.51 hectares and falls under the 577415 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Salgadi 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 Salgadi

According to the 2011 Census, Salgadi village had a total population of 580 people, including 287 males and 293 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.75%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 82.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Salgadi

Salgadi 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 Salgadi

Salgadi 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 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Salgadi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Salgadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salgadi

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

Health Facilities in Salgadi

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

FAQs about Salgadi