Kelakodli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Kelakodli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kodlipet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelakodli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelakodli is 617861. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.51 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kelakodli 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 Kelakodli

According to the 2011 Census, Kelakodli village had a total population of 596 people, including 292 males and 304 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.00%, with male literacy at 82.56% and female literacy at 65.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelakodli

Kelakodli 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 Kelakodli

Public transport in the Kelakodli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kelakodli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kelakodli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelakodli

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

Health Facilities in Kelakodli

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

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