Thalagodu - Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru

Thalagodu is a village situated in the Kalasa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 48 km from Mudigere and around 68 km from Chikmagalur. Thotadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thalagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thalagodu is 609897. The village covers a total geographical area of 937.11 hectares and falls under the 577179 pincode. Kudremukh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Thalagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Thalagodu village had a total population of 927 people, including 480 males and 447 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.99%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 75.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Thalagodu

Thalagodu 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 Thalagodu

Public transport in the Thalagodu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudremukh to Thalagodu is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Thalagodu is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thalagodu

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

Health Facilities in Thalagodu

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

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