Sulagodu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Sulagodu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Hosanagara and around 78 km from Shimoga. Sulagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulagodu is 608043. The village covers a total geographical area of 1552.47 hectares and falls under the 577452 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Sulagodu 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 Sulagodu

As per Census 2011, Sulagodu village has a total population of 1,378 people, consisting of 688 males and 690 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 958 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulagodu

Sulagodu 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 Sulagodu

Sulagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Sulagodu is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sulagodu is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulagodu

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

Health Facilities in Sulagodu

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

FAQs about Sulagodu