Balasagodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Balasagodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Sagar and around 72 km from Shimoga. Ulluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balasagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balasagodu is 607199. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.16 hectares and falls under the 577431 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Balasagodu 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 Balasagodu

As per Census 2011, Balasagodu village has a total population of 490 people, consisting of 250 males and 240 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balasagodu

Balasagodu 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 Balasagodu

Balasagodu 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 Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Balasagodu is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Balasagodu is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balasagodu

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

Health Facilities in Balasagodu

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

FAQs about Balasagodu