Balugodu - Virajpet, Kodagu

Balugodu is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Bittangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balugodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balugodu is 618015. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.92 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Balugodu

According to the 2011 Census, Balugodu village had a total population of 2,013 people, including 976 males and 1,037 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.80%, with male literacy at 90.83% and female literacy at 84.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Balugodu

Balugodu 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 Balugodu

Balugodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kannur South, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Balugodu is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Balugodu is about 33 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 Balugodu

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

Health Facilities in Balugodu

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

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