Nagasamudra - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Nagasamudra is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nagasamudra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagasamudra is 605188. The village covers a total geographical area of 2967.86 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nagasamudra

According to the 2011 Census, Nagasamudra village had a total population of 7,902 people, including 4,099 males and 3,803 females, living in 1,534 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.84%, with male literacy at 59.05% and female literacy at 42.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,001, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,232.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagasamudra

Nagasamudra 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 Nagasamudra

Nagasamudra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Nagasamudra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Nagasamudra is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagasamudra

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

Health Facilities in Nagasamudra

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

FAQs about Nagasamudra