Karadigodu - Virajpet, Kodagu

Karadigodu is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Siddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karadigodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karadigodu is 618024. The village covers a total geographical area of 4614.34 hectares and falls under the 571253 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Karadigodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Karadigodu

As per Census 2011, Karadigodu village has a total population of 5,046 people, consisting of 2,525 males and 2,521 females. The village has 1,224 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 551 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,691 literate and 1,355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 544 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 746 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karadigodu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,0462,5252,521
Child Population (0–6 yrs)551263288
Scheduled Castes (SC)544252292
Scheduled Tribes (ST)746355391
Literate Population3,6911,9621,729
Illiterate Population1,355563792

Nearby Villages of Karadigodu

Karadigodu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Valnur HyagathurWest4.18 km
NanjarayapatnaNorth-West4.94 km
RangasamudraNorth5.37 km
MaldareEast5.40 km
SiddapuraSouth-West5.50 km
NelliyahadikeriSouth-West6.04 km
Lingapura ForestEast6.37 km
KudlurchettalliNorth-West6.47 km
DoddaharveNorth-East6.53 km
AbyathamangalaWest6.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karadigodu

Karadigodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Karadigodu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Karadigodu is about 30 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 Karadigodu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karadigodu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Karadigodu

Where is Karadigodu located?

Karadigodu village is located in Virajpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karadigodu?

The Gram Panchayat of Karadigodu is Siddapura.

What is the pincode of Karadigodu?

The pincode of Karadigodu is 571253.

What is the population of Karadigodu?

Karadigodu has a total population of 5,046, including 2,525 males and 2,521 females.

How many households are there in Karadigodu?

There are 1,224 households in Karadigodu.

What is the literacy rate in Karadigodu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karadigodu is 73.15%. Male literacy is 77.70% and female literacy is 68.58%.