Heggere

Heggere is a village located in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Challakere (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Chitradurga. As per 2009 stats, Sanikere is the gram panchayat of Heggere village.

Here you can discover what makes Heggere unique in its vibrant Challakere-Chitradurga region. You’ll see Heggere’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Heggere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Heggere is 605368. The village spans a total geographical area of 1046.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577522. Challakere is nearest town to Heggere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Heggere village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Heggere

Population of Heggere

According to the 2011 Census, Heggere has a total population of about 1,497, with approximately 766 males and 731 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 430 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 55. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.93%, with male literacy at about 71.28% and female literacy near 58.28%. There are around 332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Heggere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Heggere

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Heggere. As per the 2011 stats, Heggere had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Heggere

Knowing the nearby villages of Heggere helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Heggere.

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