Heggavadi - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Heggavadi is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Vaddagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggavadi is 619554. The village covers a total geographical area of 2050.07 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Heggavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Heggavadi village had a total population of 546 people, including 259 males and 287 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.11%, with male literacy at 48.03% and female literacy at 36.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggavadi

Heggavadi 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 Heggavadi

Heggavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Heggavadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Heggavadi is about 36 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 Heggavadi

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

Health Facilities in Heggavadi

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

FAQs about Heggavadi