Neerakodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Neerakodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from Sagar and around 75 km from Shimoga. Kalmane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neerakodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neerakodu is 607329. The village covers a total geographical area of 1.02 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Neerakodu 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 Neerakodu

As per Census 2011, Neerakodu village has a total population of 50 people, consisting of 27 males and 23 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 32 literate and 18 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Neerakodu

Neerakodu 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 Neerakodu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Neerakodu. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Neerakodu is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Neerakodu is about 75 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 Neerakodu

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

Health Facilities in Neerakodu

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

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