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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Asagodu village has a total population of 1,007 people, consisting of 475 males and 532 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,120 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Asagodu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,007475532
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934350
Scheduled Castes (SC)233113120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)763640
Literate Population742375367
Illiterate Population265100165

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KunimakkiNorth-East2.04 km
ThammadavalliSouth-East2.38 km
MelbilreNorth-West2.61 km
KelakoppaSouth-West2.72 km
AddagaddeSouth3.29 km
KuppaliNorth-West3.62 km
HariharapuraNorth3.66 km
NarasipuraEast4.05 km
YadadantiNorth4.12 km
BhuyanakoteSouth-East4.70 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Asagodu

Where is Asagodu located?

Asagodu village is located in Koppa Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asagodu?

Asagodu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asagodu?

The pincode of Asagodu is 577126.

What is the population of Asagodu?

Asagodu has a total population of 1,007, including 475 males and 532 females.

How many households are there in Asagodu?

There are 267 households in Asagodu.

What is the literacy rate in Asagodu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asagodu is 73.68%. Male literacy is 78.95% and female literacy is 68.98%.