Bilagodi - Sagar, Shivamogga

Bilagodi is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Sagar and around 92 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilagodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilagodi is 607248. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bilagodi 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 Bilagodi

According to the 2011 Census, Bilagodi village had a total population of 477 people, including 240 males and 237 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.21%, with male literacy at 77.88% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilagodi

Bilagodi 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 Bilagodi

Bilagodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Bilagodi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bilagodi is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilagodi

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

Health Facilities in Bilagodi

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

FAQs about Bilagodi