Karagodu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Karagodu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Hosanagara and around 47 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagodu is 608010. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.26 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Karagodu 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 Karagodu

As per Census 2011, Karagodu village has a total population of 371 people, consisting of 188 males and 183 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagodu

Karagodu 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 Karagodu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karagodu. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Karagodu is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Karagodu is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karagodu

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

Health Facilities in Karagodu

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

FAQs about Karagodu