Shigehalli - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Shigehalli is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Tyagali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shigehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shigehalli is 603599. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.09 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Shigehalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shigehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Shigehalli village had a total population of 245 people, including 118 males and 127 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.45%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 68.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shigehalli

Shigehalli 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 Shigehalli

Shigehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Shigehalli is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shigehalli is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shigehalli

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

Health Facilities in Shigehalli

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

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