Kudligere - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Kudligere is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhadravati and around 28 km from Shimoga. Kudligere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudligere is 608599. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.18 hectares and falls under the 577233 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kudligere 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 Kudligere

As per Census 2011, Kudligere village has a total population of 3,213 people, consisting of 1,590 males and 1,623 females. The village has 752 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,063 literate and 1,150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2131,5901,623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)384211173
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,161574587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1668482
Literate Population2,0631,106957
Illiterate Population1,150484666

Nearby Villages of Kudligere

Kudligere 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)
KottadaluNorth-East1.84 km
AthigundaSouth1.94 km
KodihalliNorth2.63 km
SitaramapuraWest3.10 km
NagoliNorth-East3.21 km
KalpanahalliWest3.23 km
ArebilachiNorth-West3.33 km
BasalikatteSouth3.43 km
AralihalliSouth-West3.78 km
ArakereNorth4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudligere

Kudligere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 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 Bhadravathi to Kudligere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kudligere is about 28 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 Kudligere

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

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

Health Facilities in Kudligere

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kudligere 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 >10 km

FAQs about Kudligere

Where is Kudligere located?

Kudligere village is located in Bhadravati Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudligere?

Kudligere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kudligere?

The pincode of Kudligere is 577233.

What is the population of Kudligere?

Kudligere has a total population of 3,213, including 1,590 males and 1,623 females.

How many households are there in Kudligere?

There are 752 households in Kudligere.

What is the literacy rate in Kudligere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudligere is 64.21%. Male literacy is 69.56% and female literacy is 58.96%.