Hanagal - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Hanagal is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hangal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanagal is 605200. The village covers a total geographical area of 1831.54 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 5.5 km away.

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

Population of Hanagal

According to the 2011 Census, Hanagal village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,535 males and 1,325 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 54.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,657.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanagal

Hanagal 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 Hanagal

Hanagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Molakalmuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Hanagal is about 5.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hanagal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanagal

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

Health Facilities in Hanagal

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

FAQs about Hanagal