Sampagodu - Sorab, Shivamogga

Sampagodu is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Sorab and around 125 km from Shimoga. Dyavanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sampagodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampagodu is 607458. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.08 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sampagodu 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.

Population of Sampagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Sampagodu village had a total population of 396 people, including 197 males and 199 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.99%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 82.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Sampagodu

Sampagodu 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 Sampagodu

Sampagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Sampagodu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sampagodu is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sampagodu

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

Health Facilities in Sampagodu

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

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