Golgod - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Golgod is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 166 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bidrakan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golgod is 603688. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.37 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Golgod 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 Golgod

As per Census 2011, Golgod village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 149 males and 161 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 275 literate and 35 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Golgod

Golgod 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 Golgod

Golgod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Golgod is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Golgod is about 166 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golgod

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

Health Facilities in Golgod

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

FAQs about Golgod