Hulakodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Hulakodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Sagar and around 88 km from Shimoga. Yadajigalemane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulakodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulakodu is 607311. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.58 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Hulakodu 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 Hulakodu

According to the 2011 Census, Hulakodu village had a total population of 143 people, including 73 males and 70 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulakodu

Hulakodu 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 Hulakodu

Hulakodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, 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 Hulakodu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hulakodu is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulakodu

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

Health Facilities in Hulakodu

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

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