Iragodu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Iragodu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Hosanagara and around 80 km from Shimoga. Sonale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Iragodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iragodu is 607980. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.35 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Iragodu

As per Census 2011, Iragodu village has a total population of 48 people, consisting of 21 males and 27 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,285 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 30 literate and 18 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Iragodu

Iragodu 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 Iragodu

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Iragodu. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Iragodu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Iragodu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iragodu

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

Health Facilities in Iragodu

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

FAQs about Iragodu