Shigemaneummachagi - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Shigemaneummachagi is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Ummachagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shigemaneummachagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shigemaneummachagi is 602978. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.34 hectares and falls under the 581347 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shigemaneummachagi 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 Shigemaneummachagi

According to the 2011 Census, Shigemaneummachagi village had a total population of 916 people, including 503 males and 413 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.14%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 77.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Shigemaneummachagi

Shigemaneummachagi 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 Shigemaneummachagi

Shigemaneummachagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Shigemaneummachagi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shigemaneummachagi is about 125 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 Shigemaneummachagi

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

Health Facilities in Shigemaneummachagi

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

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