Hongodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Hongodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Sagar and around 64 km from Shimoga. Ulluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hongodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hongodu is 607252. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.02 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Hongodu 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 Hongodu

As per Census 2011, Hongodu village has a total population of 31 people, consisting of 13 males and 18 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 1,384 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28 literate and 3 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hongodu

Hongodu 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 Hongodu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Hongodu. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Hongodu is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hongodu is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hongodu

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

Health Facilities in Hongodu

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

FAQs about Hongodu