Sugavi - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Sugavi is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sugavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugavi is 603287. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.09 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sugavi

According to the 2011 Census, Sugavi village had a total population of 936 people, including 483 males and 453 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.71%, with male literacy at 88.15% and female literacy at 76.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Sugavi

Sugavi 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 Sugavi

Sugavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Sugavi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Sugavi is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sugavi

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

Health Facilities in Sugavi

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

FAQs about Sugavi