Tigani - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Tigani is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bhasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tigani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigani is 603317. The village covers a total geographical area of 779.83 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Tigani 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 Tigani

According to the 2011 Census, Tigani village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 667 males and 630 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 78.21% and female literacy at 63.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Tigani

Tigani 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 Tigani

Tigani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Tigani is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Tigani is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tigani

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

Health Facilities in Tigani

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

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