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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Mudugodu village had a total population of 3,621 people, including 1,769 males and 1,852 females, living in 861 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.62%, with male literacy at 78.84% and female literacy at 64.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,341, 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 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:

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