Keragodu - Hole Narsipur, Hassan

Keragodu is a village situated in the Hole Narsipur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hole Narsipura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Keragodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keragodu is 616947. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.43 hectares and falls under the 573211 pincode. Hole Narsipur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Keragodu 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 Keragodu

As per Census 2011, Keragodu village has a total population of 1,494 people, consisting of 740 males and 754 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 850 literate and 644 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,494740754
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1567383
Scheduled Castes (SC)365174191
Literate Population850510340
Illiterate Population644230414

Nearby Villages of Keragodu

Keragodu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MuddanahalliSouth-East1.45 km
UddurhosahalliNorth-West1.69 km
RamenahalliSouth2.07 km
CholenahalliSouth-East2.33 km
JakkanahalliSouth-East2.42 km
UyyigowdanahalliSouth-West2.44 km
Galipura KavalEast2.46 km
Gubbi KavalWest3.03 km
BandisettihalliNorth-East3.03 km
DevipuraNorth-West3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keragodu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Keragodu. The nearest railway station is Hole Narsipur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hole Narsipur to Keragodu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Keragodu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keragodu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Keragodu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Keragodu

Where is Keragodu located?

Keragodu village is located in Hole Narsipur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keragodu?

Keragodu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Keragodu?

The pincode of Keragodu is 573211.

What is the population of Keragodu?

Keragodu has a total population of 1,494, including 740 males and 754 females.

How many households are there in Keragodu?

There are 329 households in Keragodu.

What is the literacy rate in Keragodu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keragodu is 56.89%. Male literacy is 68.92% and female literacy is 45.09%.