Heggere - Challakere, Chitradurga

Heggere is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Sanikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggere is 605368. The village covers a total geographical area of 1046.69 hectares and falls under the 577542 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Heggere

As per Census 2011, Heggere village has a total population of 1,497 people, consisting of 766 males and 731 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 972 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 430 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,497766731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226062
Scheduled Castes (SC)430221209
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552431
Literate Population972546426
Illiterate Population525220305

Nearby Villages of Heggere

Heggere 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)
MaddanakunteSouth-West2.98 km
RamajogihalliNorth-West3.10 km
Sanikere Kaval (b)North3.27 km
KaparahalliEast3.31 km
KhandikereSouth-East4.60 km
SanikereNorth4.92 km
JadekunteEast5.45 km
YaraballiSouth6.05 km
Madakarinaikana KoteWest6.28 km
GanjigunteNorth6.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Heggere

Public transport in the Heggere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

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

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

Health Facilities in Heggere

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

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

FAQs about Heggere

Where is Heggere located?

Heggere village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Heggere?

The Gram Panchayat of Heggere is Sanikere.

What is the pincode of Heggere?

The pincode of Heggere is 577542.

What is the population of Heggere?

Heggere has a total population of 1,497, including 766 males and 731 females.

How many households are there in Heggere?

There are 332 households in Heggere.

What is the literacy rate in Heggere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Heggere is 64.93%. Male literacy is 71.28% and female literacy is 58.28%.