Karagoor - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Karagoor is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Uchangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karagoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagoor is 615031. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.29 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Karagoor 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 Karagoor

As per Census 2011, Karagoor village has a total population of 414 people, consisting of 201 males and 213 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagoor

Karagoor 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 Karagoor

Public transport in the Karagoor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Karagoor is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Karagoor is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karagoor

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

Health Facilities in Karagoor

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

FAQs about Karagoor