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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Balagodu village has a total population of 253 people, consisting of 125 males and 128 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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