Belagodu - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Belagodu is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Belagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belagodu is 614950. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.28 hectares and falls under the 573127 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Belagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Belagodu village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 591 males and 608 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.50%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 63.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Belagodu

Belagodu 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 Belagodu

Public transport in the Belagodu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Belagodu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Belagodu is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belagodu

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

Health Facilities in Belagodu

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

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