Kuppagodu - Belur, Hassan

Kuppagodu 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. Hunuganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuppagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuppagodu is 615090. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.15 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kuppagodu 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 Kuppagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Kuppagodu village had a total population of 618 people, including 283 males and 335 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.93%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 64.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuppagodu

Kuppagodu 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 Kuppagodu

Public transport in the Kuppagodu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Kuppagodu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kuppagodu 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 Kuppagodu

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

Health Facilities in Kuppagodu

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

FAQs about Kuppagodu