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 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 Karadigodu

According to the 2011 Census, Karadigodu village had a total population of 5,046 people, including 2,525 males and 2,521 females, living in 1,224 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.11%, with male literacy at 86.74% and female literacy at 77.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 746.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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