Magodu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Magodu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Mallipatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magodu is 616495. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.13 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Magodu

According to the 2011 Census, Magodu village had a total population of 339 people, including 162 males and 177 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.92%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Magodu

Magodu 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 Magodu

Public transport in the Magodu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Magodu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Magodu is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magodu

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

Health Facilities in Magodu

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

FAQs about Magodu