Talgod - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Talgod is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mavinakurve serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talgod is 603827. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.24 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Talgod

As per Census 2011, Talgod village has a total population of 1,328 people, consisting of 654 males and 674 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Talgod

Talgod 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 Talgod

Talgod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Talgod is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Talgod is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talgod

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

Health Facilities in Talgod

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

FAQs about Talgod