Balagodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Balagodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sagar and around 78 km from Shimoga. Nadakalasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagodu is 607202. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.08 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balagodu 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 Balagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Balagodu village had a total population of 253 people, including 125 males and 128 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagodu

Balagodu 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 Balagodu

Balagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Balagodu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Balagodu 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 Balagodu

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

Health Facilities in Balagodu

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

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