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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bandigudda village has a total population of 133 people, consisting of 62 males and 71 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,145 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 47 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Bandigudda