Masagodu - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Masagodu is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nerugalale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masagodu is 617942. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.45 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Masagodu 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 Masagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Masagodu village had a total population of 1,454 people, including 679 males and 775 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 86.73% and female literacy at 76.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Masagodu

Masagodu 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 Masagodu

Masagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Masagodu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Masagodu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masagodu

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

Health Facilities in Masagodu

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

FAQs about Masagodu