Blood Availability in Shimoga, Karnataka — Live Updates
Looking for blood availability in Shimoga, Karnataka? TheBloodApp shows real-time stock across 11 verified blood banks and storage centres in Shimoga. Filter by blood group, component (whole blood, packed red cells, platelets, plasma), and hospital type to find units near you in seconds. All data is sourced from the Government of India's eRaktKosh portal and refreshed regularly.
Live Blood Availability in Shimoga
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Blood Banks in Shimoga, Karnataka
Verified blood banks, blood centres, and blood storage units — sourced from the Government of India's eRaktKosh portal.
Dr B.r. Ambedkar Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank40unitsS S COMPLEX, 2ND FLOOR, OPP- SACRED HEART CHURCH. BH ROAD. SHIVAMOGGA, Shimoga, KarnatakaRotary Ima Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank37unitsAss no. 599/2781/1145, Soppugudde, Thirthahalli, Shimoga- Di, Thirthahalli, Shimoga, KarnatakaRed Cross Sanjeevini Blood Bank
Red Cross Blood Bank46unitskshiti complex cellor floor , Shimoga, Shimoga, KarnatakaMaax Blood Storage Centre Bsu
PrivateBSU15unitsRMR road, Park extension, , Shimoga, Shimoga, KarnatakaContact via blood bank receptionSubbaiah Medical College Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank32unitssubbaiah medical college blood bank, PURALE, Shimoga, Shimoga, KarnatakaRotary Red Cross Blood Centre, Shimoga
Red Cross Blood Bank83unitsSagar Sub Divisional Hospital, JC Road, Sagara,, Sagar, Shimoga, KarnatakaSahyadri Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank74unitsNEW THIRTHALLI ROAD HARIKERE, Shivamogga, Shimoga, KarnatakaJeeva Sanjeevini Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank64unitsirst Floor, SS Complex, Katha No. 501/558, Halappa Circle, B, Bhadaravathi, Shimoga, KarnatakaShimoga Mid Town Rotary Charity Foundation
Charitable/VolBlood Bank100ft Road, Vinayaka Nagara, Opposite Usha Nursing Home, 100 Ft.Road, Shimoga, Shimoga, KarnatakaDistrict Hospital- Shivamoga
Govt.Blood Bank141unitsMcGann Teaching Dist Hospital, SIMS, Sagar road, Shivamogga, Shivamogga, Shimoga, KarnatakaAshajyothi Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank85units1st Floor, Nandi Samudaya Bhavan, Sowlanga Road, Shivamogga, Shimoga, Shimoga, Karnataka
Quick Facts
11 blood banks operating across Shimoga
1 government and 10 private/charitable facilities
All units sourced from the eRaktKosh national portal
Live stock for whole blood, PRBC, platelets, and plasma
Voluntary donation accepted at most centres without appointment
Emergency requests broadcast to verified donors via TheBloodApp
Why Donate Blood in Shimoga
Every unit donated in Shimoga stays in Shimoga. Local blood banks supply nearby hospitals, trauma centres, and dialysis wards — meaning your donation directly helps patients in your own community. Most blood banks in the area accept walk-in donors during working hours, the entire process takes under 30 minutes, and one donation can save up to three lives. If you're healthy and aged 18–65, you can donate every 90 days (males) or 120 days (females).
Blood Group Compatibility Chart
Use this when matching donors and recipients. Always confirm with the treating doctor before transfusion.
| Blood Group | Can Donate To | Can Receive From |
|---|---|---|
| O- | All groups (Universal Donor) | O- |
| O+ | O+, A+, B+, AB+ | O+, O- |
| A- | A-, A+, AB-, AB+ | A-, O- |
| A+ | A+, AB+ | A+, A-, O+, O- |
| B- | B-, B+, AB-, AB+ | B-, O- |
| B+ | B+, AB+ | B+, B-, O+, O- |
| AB- | AB-, AB+ | AB-, A-, B-, O- |
| AB+ | AB+ | All groups (Universal Recipient) |
Blood Emergency in Shimoga?
In a blood emergency in Shimoga, call the hospital directly before travelling — units shown here are the last reported stock and can change in minutes. For rare blood groups (AB-, B-, A-), contact multiple blood banks simultaneously and post a request on TheBloodApp to reach voluntary donors nearby.
FAQs about Blood Banks in Shimoga
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Blood Group Compatibility Chart
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