Asagodu - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Asagodu is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Koppa and around 90 km from Chikmagalur. Asagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asagodu is 608984. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.98 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Asagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Asagodu village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 475 males and 532 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.18%, with male literacy at 86.81% and female literacy at 76.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Asagodu

Asagodu 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 Asagodu

Asagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Asagodu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Asagodu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asagodu

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

Health Facilities in Asagodu

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

FAQs about Asagodu