Bydagotta - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Bydagotta is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Bedagotta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bydagotta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bydagotta is 617866. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.82 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bydagotta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madikeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bydagotta

According to the 2011 Census, Bydagotta village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 555 males and 530 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.57%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 77.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bydagotta

Bydagotta 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 Bydagotta

Bydagotta 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 Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Bydagotta is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bydagotta is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bydagotta

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

Health Facilities in Bydagotta

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

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