Thirthamuthur - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Thirthamuthur is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Tirthahalli and around 81 km from Shimoga. Thirthamatturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thirthamuthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thirthamuthur is 608295. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.7 hectares and falls under the 577415 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Thirthamuthur 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 Thirthamuthur

According to the 2011 Census, Thirthamuthur village had a total population of 705 people, including 355 males and 350 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.45%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 76.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Thirthamuthur

Thirthamuthur 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 Thirthamuthur

Thirthamuthur 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 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Thirthamuthur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Thirthamuthur is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thirthamuthur

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

Health Facilities in Thirthamuthur

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

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