Kanagodu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kanagodu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Hosanagara and around 75 km from Shimoga. Maruthipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanagodu is 607886. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.85 hectares and falls under the 577425 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kanagodu 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 Kanagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Kanagodu village had a total population of 4 people, including 2 males and 2 females, living in 1 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 100.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanagodu

Kanagodu 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 Kanagodu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanagodu. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kanagodu is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kanagodu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanagodu

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

Health Facilities in Kanagodu

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

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