Kolugodu - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Kolugodu is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Mudigere and around 30 km from Chikmagalur. Nandipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolugodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolugodu is 609966. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.43 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kolugodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kolugodu

According to the 2011 Census, Kolugodu village had a total population of 430 people, including 208 males and 222 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.44%, with male literacy at 81.77% and female literacy at 67.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolugodu

Kolugodu 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 Kolugodu

Kolugodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Kolugodu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kolugodu is about 30 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 Kolugodu

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

Health Facilities in Kolugodu

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

FAQs about Kolugodu