Makodu - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Makodu is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Piriyapatna and around 62 km from Mysore. Makodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makodu is 618202. The village covers a total geographical area of 933.36 hectares and falls under the 571108 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Makodu

According to the 2011 Census, Makodu village had a total population of 4,760 people, including 2,404 males and 2,356 females, living in 1,072 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.45%, with male literacy at 67.21% and female literacy at 47.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Makodu

Makodu 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 Makodu

Makodu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Makodu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Makodu is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makodu

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

Health Facilities in Makodu

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

FAQs about Makodu