Mashigadde - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Mashigadde is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kangod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mashigadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mashigadde is 603236. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.77 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mashigadde 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 Mashigadde

According to the 2011 Census, Mashigadde village had a total population of 668 people, including 347 males and 321 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.25%, with male literacy at 95.05% and female literacy at 89.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mashigadde

Mashigadde 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 Mashigadde

Mashigadde is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Mashigadde is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mashigadde is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mashigadde

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

Health Facilities in Mashigadde

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

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