Aralagodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Aralagodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Sagar and around 103 km from Shimoga. Aralagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralagodu is 607149. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.3 hectares and falls under the 577421 pincode. Jog Kargal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Aralagodu 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 Aralagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Aralagodu village had a total population of 353 people, including 175 males and 178 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.75%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 75.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Aralagodu

Aralagodu 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 Aralagodu

Aralagodu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jog Kargal to Aralagodu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Aralagodu is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aralagodu

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

Health Facilities in Aralagodu

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

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