Algod - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Algod is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Halgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Algod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Algod is 603704. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.43 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Algod

According to the 2011 Census, Algod village had a total population of 304 people, including 145 males and 159 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 90.84% and female literacy at 74.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Algod

Algod 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 Algod

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Algod. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Algod is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Algod is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Algod

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

Health Facilities in Algod

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

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