Saragoor - Arkalgud, Hassan

Saragoor is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Saragoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragoor is 616720. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.4 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Saragoor 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 Saragoor

According to the 2011 Census, Saragoor village had a total population of 2,248 people, including 1,169 males and 1,079 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.05%, with male literacy at 75.84% and female literacy at 55.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Saragoor

Saragoor 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 Saragoor

Saragoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Saragoor is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Saragoor is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saragoor

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

Health Facilities in Saragoor

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

FAQs about Saragoor