Kogod - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kogod is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Unchalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kogod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kogod is 603311. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.1 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kogod 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 Kogod

As per Census 2011, Kogod village has a total population of 144 people, consisting of 73 males and 71 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 109 literate and 35 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kogod

Kogod 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 Kogod

Kogod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kogod is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kogod is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kogod

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

Health Facilities in Kogod

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

FAQs about Kogod