Paragodu - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Paragodu is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Paragodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paragodu is 623853. The village covers a total geographical area of 762.77 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Paragodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagepalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paragodu

According to the 2011 Census, Paragodu village had a total population of 1,679 people, including 866 males and 813 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.89%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Paragodu

Paragodu 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 Paragodu

Paragodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Paragodu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Paragodu is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paragodu

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

Health Facilities in Paragodu

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

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