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

According to the 2011 Census, Gotagodi village had a total population of 694 people, including 369 males and 325 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.52%, with male literacy at 79.18% and female literacy at 62.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gotagodi