Goddu - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Goddu is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Vanagoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goddu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goddu is 615033. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.63 hectares and falls under the 573123 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Goddu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Goddu

According to the 2011 Census, Goddu village had a total population of 393 people, including 178 males and 215 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,208 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.45%, with male literacy at 92.81% and female literacy at 81.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Goddu

Goddu 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 Goddu

Public transport in the Goddu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Goddu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Goddu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goddu

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

Health Facilities in Goddu

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

FAQs about Goddu