Gotagodi - Shiggaon, Haveri

Gotagodi is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Vanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotagodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotagodi is 603898. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.6 hectares and falls under the 581202 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gotagodi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shiggaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gotagodi

As per Census 2011, Gotagodi village has a total population of 694 people, consisting of 369 males and 325 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 427 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population694369325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975245
Scheduled Castes (SC)894346
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1859491
Literate Population427251176
Illiterate Population267118149

Nearby Villages of Gotagodi

Gotagodi 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)
BisatikoppaEast1.59 km
KamanahalliSouth1.73 km
WanahalliSouth-East2.49 km
HulsogiNorth2.66 km
Sheelvant SomapurWest2.72 km
MadliNorth-West2.82 km
MakapurSouth-West2.91 km
Hiremanakatti (manakatti)North-East3.72 km
MugaliEast4.00 km
ShyadambiNorth-West4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gotagodi

Public transport in the Gotagodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Gotagodi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Gotagodi is about 35 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 Gotagodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gotagodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gotagodi

Where is Gotagodi located?

Gotagodi village is located in Shiggaon Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gotagodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gotagodi is Vanahalli.

What is the pincode of Gotagodi?

The pincode of Gotagodi is 581202.

What is the population of Gotagodi?

Gotagodi has a total population of 694, including 369 males and 325 females.

How many households are there in Gotagodi?

There are 151 households in Gotagodi.

What is the literacy rate in Gotagodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gotagodi is 61.53%. Male literacy is 68.02% and female literacy is 54.15%.