Theerthahalli (Rural) - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Theerthahalli (Rural) is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from Tirthahalli and around 64 km from Shimoga. Hodala-aralapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Theerthahalli (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Theerthahalli (Rural) is 608228. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Theerthahalli (Rural) 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 Theerthahalli (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Theerthahalli (Rural) village had a total population of 644 people, including 320 males and 324 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.02%, with male literacy at 95.68% and female literacy at 84.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Theerthahalli (Rural)

Theerthahalli (Rural) 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 Theerthahalli (Rural)

Theerthahalli (Rural) 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 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Theerthahalli (Rural) is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Theerthahalli (Rural) is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Theerthahalli (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Theerthahalli (Rural)

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

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