Halaga - Khanapur, Belagavi

Halaga is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Khanapur and around 37 km from Belgaum. Halaga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halaga is 597984. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.47 hectares and falls under the 591120 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Halaga

According to the 2011 Census, Halaga village had a total population of 1,068 people, including 496 males and 572 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.41%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 59.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Halaga

Halaga 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 Halaga

Halaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarayi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Halaga is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Halaga is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halaga

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

Health Facilities in Halaga

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

FAQs about Halaga