Hagalakere - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Hagalakere is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Karehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hagalakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hagalakere is 606003. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.73 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Hagalakere

As per Census 2011, Hagalakere village has a total population of 1,325 people, consisting of 640 males and 685 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 780 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 340 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,325640685
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487177
Scheduled Castes (SC)340164176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18484100
Literate Population780441339
Illiterate Population545199346

Nearby Villages of Hagalakere

Hagalakere 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)
MenasinaduEast2.02 km
HosuralWest2.06 km
MuttagundiNorth2.32 km
UlavinagondiSouth-West2.71 km
AralahalliSouth2.99 km
KalkereSouth-West3.69 km
KelloduNorth-West3.80 km
HandanakereWest4.02 km
LingadhahalliNorth4.10 km
KannagondiWest4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hagalakere

Hagalakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Hagalakere is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hagalakere is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hagalakere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Hagalakere

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

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

FAQs about Hagalakere

Where is Hagalakere located?

Hagalakere village is located in Hosdurga Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hagalakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Hagalakere is Karehalli.

What is the pincode of Hagalakere?

The pincode of Hagalakere is 577533.

What is the population of Hagalakere?

Hagalakere has a total population of 1,325, including 640 males and 685 females.

How many households are there in Hagalakere?

There are 281 households in Hagalakere.

What is the literacy rate in Hagalakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hagalakere is 58.87%. Male literacy is 68.91% and female literacy is 49.49%.