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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Saragoor village has a total population of 2,248 people, consisting of 1,169 males and 1,079 females. The village has 535 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,348 literate and 900 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saragoor are given below:

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