Handiganala - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Handiganala is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Handiganala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handiganala is 624189. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.06 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Handiganala

According to the 2011 Census, Handiganala village had a total population of 1,174 people, including 595 males and 579 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 88.19% and female literacy at 71.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Handiganala

Handiganala 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 Handiganala

Handiganala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sidlaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Handiganala is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Handiganala is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handiganala

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

Health Facilities in Handiganala

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

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