Karagada - Belur, Hassan

Karagada is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Narayanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagada is 615208. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.63 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Karagada

As per Census 2011, Karagada village has a total population of 1,550 people, consisting of 778 males and 772 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,136 literate and 414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagada

Karagada 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 Karagada

Karagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Karagada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Karagada is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karagada

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

Health Facilities in Karagada

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

FAQs about Karagada