Kogodu - Belur, Hassan

Kogodu is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Cheekanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kogodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kogodu is 615091. The village covers a total geographical area of 531.1 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kogodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kogodu

According to the 2011 Census, Kogodu village had a total population of 846 people, including 424 males and 422 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 68.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Kogodu

Kogodu 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 Kogodu

Kogodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Kogodu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kogodu is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kogodu

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

Health Facilities in Kogodu

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

FAQs about Kogodu