Shivagaon - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Shivagaon is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Shivalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivagaon is 603174. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.29 hectares and falls under the 581403 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shivagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Shivagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shivagaon village had a total population of 768 people, including 378 males and 390 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.97%, with male literacy at 95.91% and female literacy at 90.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivagaon

Shivagaon 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 Shivagaon

Public transport in the Shivagaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Shivagaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shivagaon is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivagaon

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

Health Facilities in Shivagaon

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

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