Sheegodu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Sheegodu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Saragoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheegodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheegodu is 616718. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.16 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sheegodu 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 Sheegodu

According to the 2011 Census, Sheegodu village had a total population of 701 people, including 343 males and 358 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.28%, with male literacy at 74.60% and female literacy at 56.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheegodu

Sheegodu 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 Sheegodu

Sheegodu 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 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Sheegodu is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sheegodu is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sheegodu

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

Health Facilities in Sheegodu

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

FAQs about Sheegodu