Mathodu - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Mathodu is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Mathodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathodu is 606012. The village covers a total geographical area of 1558.74 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Mathodu

According to the 2011 Census, Mathodu village had a total population of 4,173 people, including 2,151 males and 2,022 females, living in 1,013 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 73.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 693, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 663.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathodu

Mathodu 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 Mathodu

Mathodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Town, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Mathodu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Mathodu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathodu

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

Health Facilities in Mathodu

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

FAQs about Mathodu