Bandigudda - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Bandigudda is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhadravati and around 30 km from Shimoga. Dodderi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandigudda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandigudda is 608604. The village covers a total geographical area of 828.44 hectares and falls under the 577301 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bandigudda

According to the 2011 Census, Bandigudda village had a total population of 133 people, including 62 males and 71 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 60.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandigudda

Bandigudda 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 Bandigudda

Bandigudda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Bandigudda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bandigudda 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 Bandigudda

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

Health Facilities in Bandigudda

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

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