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Gama Village Details

Gama is a Village in Shikarpur Taluka , Shimoga district and Karnataka State. Gama village Pin code is 577241. Gama Village Total population is 3619 and number of houses are 818. Female Population is 49.5%. Village literacy rate is 74.6% and the Female Literacy rate is 34.7%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	3619
Total No of Houses	818
Female Population %	49.5 % ( 1791)
Total Literacy rate %	74.6 % ( 2700)
Female Literacy rate	34.7 % ( 1255)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	1.3 % ( 46)
Scheduled Caste Population %	14.5 % ( 526)
Working Population %	43.2 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	360
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	46.7 % ( 168)

Location and Administration

Gama Village Gram Panchayath name is Gama. Gama is 5 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Shikarpur and it is 54 km distance from District HeadQuarter Shimoga. Nearest Statutory Town is Shikarpur in 5 km Distance . Gama Total area is 511.36 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 115.27 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 455.41 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle, Private Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Senior Secondary School is in Hosuru. Nearest Govt Disabled School, Private Engineering College, Govt Medical College and Private MBA college are in Shimoga. Nearest Govt Arts and Science Degree College, Private Polytechnic College and Govt ITA College are in Shikaripura.

Health

1 Veterinary Hospital available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy and Arecanut are agriculture commodities grow in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 455.41 hectares from canals 447.25 hectares and from Boreholes/Tube wells 8.16 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. UnCovered Well, Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km. Autos Available in this Village.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. State Highway passes through this village. Nearest District Road is in 5 - 10 km.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Agricultural Credit Society is available in this village.

Other Amenities

Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.