Heelagodu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Heelagodu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Hosanagara and around 67 km from Shimoga. Haridravathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heelagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heelagodu is 607918. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.72 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Heelagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Heelagodu village had a total population of 327 people, including 162 males and 165 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.00%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 87.14%.

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

Nearby Villages of Heelagodu

Heelagodu 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 Heelagodu

Heelagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Heelagodu is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Heelagodu is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heelagodu

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

Health Facilities in Heelagodu

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

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