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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Heggere village had a total population of 1,497 people, including 766 males and 731 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.69%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 63.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Heggere