Honnagundi - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Honnagundi is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Koppa and around 85 km from Chikmagalur. Atthikodige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Honnagundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Honnagundi is 609041. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.75 hectares and falls under the 577114 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Honnagundi

As per Census 2011, Honnagundi village has a total population of 1,350 people, consisting of 701 males and 649 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,042 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 346 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,350701649
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974849
Scheduled Castes (SC)346171175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477473
Literate Population1,042583459
Illiterate Population308118190

Nearby Villages of Honnagundi

Honnagundi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SthirurNorth2.78 km
BethadakolaluNorth-West2.78 km
AttikudigeWest2.87 km
ThotadurSouth2.96 km
DevagoduNorth-East4.32 km
HerurNorth4.90 km
ThanudiSouth-East4.96 km
ThalagoduSouth4.99 km
HillikereNorth-East5.51 km
GuddethotaNorth-West5.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Honnagundi

Honnagundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Honnagundi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Honnagundi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Honnagundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Honnagundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Honnagundi

Where is Honnagundi located?

Honnagundi village is located in Koppa Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Honnagundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Honnagundi is Atthikodige.

What is the pincode of Honnagundi?

The pincode of Honnagundi is 577114.

What is the population of Honnagundi?

Honnagundi has a total population of 1,350, including 701 males and 649 females.

How many households are there in Honnagundi?

There are 288 households in Honnagundi.

What is the literacy rate in Honnagundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Honnagundi is 77.19%. Male literacy is 83.17% and female literacy is 70.72%.