Kodur - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kodur is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Hosanagara and around 57 km from Shimoga. Koduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodur is 607983. The village covers a total geographical area of 844.44 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kodur 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 Kodur

As per Census 2011, Kodur village has a total population of 1,428 people, consisting of 691 males and 737 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,129 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodur

Kodur 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 Kodur

Kodur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kodur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kodur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodur

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

Health Facilities in Kodur

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

FAQs about Kodur