Hedgapur - Aurad, Bidar

Hedgapur is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Hedgapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedgapur is 600038. The village covers a total geographical area of 1325.8 hectares and falls under the 585436 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Hedgapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hedgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hedgapur village had a total population of 3,247 people, including 1,661 males and 1,586 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.17%, with male literacy at 75.60% and female literacy at 58.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Hedgapur

Hedgapur 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 Hedgapur

Hedgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Hedgapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Hedgapur is about 40 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 Hedgapur

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

Health Facilities in Hedgapur

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

FAQs about Hedgapur