Kerodi - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kerodi is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Nadakalasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerodi is 607207. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.45 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kerodi 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 Kerodi

As per Census 2011, Kerodi village has a total population of 221 people, consisting of 94 males and 127 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,351 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerodi

Kerodi 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 Kerodi

Kerodi 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 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Kerodi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kerodi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerodi

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

Health Facilities in Kerodi

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

FAQs about Kerodi