Agaradahalli Village Information

Agaradahalli (ಅಗರದಹಳ್ಳಿ) is a large village located in Bhadravati Taluka of Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. It belongs to the Bangalore Division and is situated 28 km east of the district headquarters, Shivamogga, and 16 km from Bhadravati.

• Pin Code: 577227
• Post Office: Holehonner
• Languages: Kannada (primary), Urdu
• Elevation: 594 meters above sea level
• Telephone Code: 08282

Geographic Context

Agaradahalli is situated on the border of Shimoga and Chikmagalur districts. Nearby villages include:

• Gudumagatta (5 km)
• Arakere (6 km)
• Arahatholalu (6 km)
• Mydolalu (6 km)
• Arebilachi (8 km)

Surrounding talukas:

• Channagiri (East)
• Honnali (North)
• Shimoga (West)
• Tarikere (South, in Chikmagalur District)

Nearest cities: Shimoga, Tarikere, Davanagere, Shikapur

Demographics

Population Statistics (as per 2011 Census)

Parameter	Value
Total Population	3,698
Males	1,861 (50.3%)
Females	1,837 (49.7%)
Number of Households	880
Children (0-6 years)	380 (10.28%)
Sex Ratio	987 females per 1000 males
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years)	818 girls per 1000 boys

Literacy

The village has a lower literacy rate compared to the state average:

• Village literacy rate: 64.98%
• Karnataka state literacy rate: 75.36%
• Male literacy rate: 70.52%
• Female literacy rate: 59.48%

Social Composition

Category	Population	Percentage
Schedule Caste (SC)	1,356	36.67%
Schedule Tribe (ST)	532	14.39%

Economy and Workforce

Total workers: 1,573 (42.5% of total population)

Type of Worker	Number	Percentage
Main Workers	1,392	88.49%
Marginal Workers	181	11.51%

Of the main workers:

• Cultivators (owners or co-owners): 225
• Agricultural laborers: 762

Governance and Politics

• Assembly Constituency: Shimoga Rural
• MLA: Sharada Puryanaik
• Lok Sabha Constituency: Shimoga
• MP: B.Y. Raghavendra
• Local Administration: Village is administered by a Sarpanch (Head of Village)

Major political parties: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), INC, SP

Climate and Weather

As of August 1, 2024:

• Temperature: 21.7°C
• Weather: Overcast clouds
• Humidity: 94%
• Wind: 4.74 m/s towards SW

Infrastructure

Transportation

• By Road: Accessible from Shimoga and Channagiri
• By Rail: No railway station within 10 km. Nearest stations are in Shivamogga.
• National Highways: NH69 and NH169 are reachable

Education

• Schools: Government Higher Primary School in Agaradahalli
• Nearby Colleges: Sharavathi First Grade College, Government Pre-University College (Megaravalli)

Healthcare

Nearest government health centers are in Hire Honnalli and Singanamane

Other Amenities

• ATMs: Nearest in Arahatolalu Post (6.5 km)
• Temples: Ramalayam, Shri Panjurli Temple, Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple
• Restaurants and Hotels: Available in nearby areas like Hanumanthapura

Natural Features

Nearby river: Tunga (ತುಂಗಾ)

Conclusion

Agaradahalli is a large, predominantly agricultural village with a diverse social composition. While it faces challenges in literacy and child sex ratio, it benefits from its proximity to major cities and its rich cultural heritage. The village's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, with potential for development in various sectors.