Kadgod - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kadgod is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Banavasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadgod is 603316. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.82 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kadgod

According to the 2011 Census, Kadgod village had a total population of 305 people, including 149 males and 156 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.23%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 78.68%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadgod

Kadgod 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 Kadgod

Kadgod 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 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kadgod is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kadgod is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadgod

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

Health Facilities in Kadgod

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

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