Shimoga Pincodes

Shimoga district, also called Shivamogga, is in Karnataka, India. Much of it is in the Malnad area, part of the Sahyadri range. The main city, Shimoga, is the administrative hub. A popular place to visit is the Jog Falls viewpoint. As of 2011, the district’s population was 1,752,753. It includes seven areas: Soraba, Sagara, Hosanagar, Shimoga, Shikaripura, Thirthahalli, and Bhadravathi. Channagiri and Honnali were once part of Shimoga but became part of Davanagere district in 1997.

History:

During the Treta Yuga, a Hindu epic era, Lord Rama is said to have killed the demon Maricha, disguised as a deer, near Thirthahalli in the Shimoga area. In the 3rd century, Shimoga was part of the Mauryan empire. It then came under the Satavahanas, evidenced by the Satakarni inscription in Shikaripur. After the Satavahanas around 200 CE, the Kadambas of Banavasi took over around 345 CE. They were notable for using the Kannada language in administration. Later, they became subordinates to the Badami Chalukyas around 540 CE.

In the 8th century, the Rashtrakutas ruled the region, followed by the Kalyani Chalukyas who defeated them. During the Chalukyas’ reign, Balligavi was an important city. By the 12th century, the Hoysalas took over as the Chalukyas weakened. After the Hoysalas, the Vijayanagar Empire ruled until their defeat in 1565 CE at the battle of Tallikota. The Keladi Nayakas, initially under Vijayanagar, then established their own rule for about two centuries. In 1763, Haider Ali of the Kingdom of Mysore captured the Keladi Nayakas’ capital, bringing the district under Mysore’s rule, where it remained until India’s independence from British rule.

Geography:

Shimoga district, located in the Malnad region of Karnataka, is known as the ‘Gateway to Malnad’ or ‘Malenaada Hebbagilu’ in Kannada. It’s surrounded by the districts of Haveri, Davanagere, Chikmagalur, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada. Shimoga is the 9th largest district in Karnataka in terms of area, covering 8,465 square kilometers.

The district lies between 13°27′ and 14°39′ N latitude and 74°38′ and 76°04′ E longitude, at an average height of 640 meters above sea level. Its highest point is Kodachadri hill, which reaches 1,343 meters. Rivers like Kali, Gangavati, Sharavati, and Tadadi have their sources here. The major rivers flowing through Shimoga are the Tunga and Bhadra, which meet at Koodli near Shimoga city and form the Tungabhadra River, eventually joining the Krishna River.

Economy:

Shimoga district’s economy is mainly driven by foundry work, farming, and animal husbandry. Key crops grown here include paddy, arecanut, cotton, maize, oil seeds, cashew nuts, pepper, chili, ginger, and Ragi. Karnataka, with Shimoga as a major contributor, is India’s largest producer of arecanut. Farmers in the district have also successfully grown profitable crops like Vanilla and Jatropha. Along with arecanut plants, spices like clove, pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom are cultivated. This practice of growing multiple crops together makes good use of land and enhances soil fertility. Additionally, these spices, being of high commercial value, provide extra income to the farmers.

Demographics:

As per the 2011 census, Shimoga district’s population is 1,752,753, ranking it 275th among India’s 640 districts. It has a population density of 207 people per square kilometer. The sex ratio in Shimoga is 995 females for every 1000 males, and the literacy rate is 80.5%. About 35.59% of its population resides in urban areas.

Among its taluks, Shimoga taluk has the highest population while Hosanagara taluk has the lowest. The district-wide sex ratio is 977 females per 1000 males. Specifically, in Shimoga Taluk, the sex ratio is the lowest with 991 females for every 1000 males.

During the 2011 census, it was found that in the population, 70.20% spoke Kannada, 12.71% Urdu, 4.17% Tamil, 4.07% Telugu, 2.95% Lambadi, 2.10% Marathi, and 1.47% Konkani as their primary language.

Administration:

The Shimoga district is split into seven areas called taluks. These are Soraba, Bhadravathi, Thirthahalli, Sagara, Shikaripura, Shimoga, and Hosanagara.