Mudugodu - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Mudugodu is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Tarikere and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Mudugodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mudugodu is 609118. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.18 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mudugodu

As per Census 2011, Mudugodu village has a total population of 3,621 people, consisting of 1,769 males and 1,852 females. The village has 861 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,349 literate and 1,272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,341 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mudugodu

Mudugodu 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 Mudugodu

Mudugodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Mudugodu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Mudugodu is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mudugodu

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

Health Facilities in Mudugodu

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

FAQs about Mudugodu