Karagodu - Alur, Hassan

Karagodu is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Karagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagodu is 616277. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.47 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Karagodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Karagodu village had a total population of 1,345 people, including 674 males and 671 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 85.46% and female literacy at 72.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagodu

Karagodu 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 Karagodu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karagodu. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Karagodu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Karagodu is about 39 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 Karagodu

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

Health Facilities in Karagodu

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

FAQs about Karagodu