Balagodu - Sorab, Shivamogga

Balagodu is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Hosabale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagodu is 607605. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.14 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode.

Balagodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sorab Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Nearby Villages of Balagodu

Balagodu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KasaraguppeNorth-East1.70 km
KodanakatteSouth1.72 km
MutaguppeWest1.96 km
GoggehalliNorth2.14 km
NadavadadodderiSouth-West2.38 km
HiraleSouth-East2.77 km
MelinakiragunasiEast2.90 km
KelaginakiragunasiEast2.95 km
MudagoduSouth3.18 km
MagadiSouth3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balagodu

Balagodu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

Banking and Postal Services in Balagodu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Balagodu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balagodu

Where is Balagodu located?

Balagodu village is located in Sorab Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balagodu?

The Gram Panchayat of Balagodu is Hosabale.

What is the pincode of Balagodu?

The pincode of Balagodu is 577434.