Golagonde - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Golagonde is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Belagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golagonde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golagonde is 614944. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.09 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Golagonde 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 Golagonde

According to the 2011 Census, Golagonde village had a total population of 863 people, including 416 males and 447 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 71.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Golagonde

Golagonde 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 Golagonde

Golagonde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Golagonde is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Golagonde is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golagonde

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

Health Facilities in Golagonde

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

FAQs about Golagonde