Diggenahalli - Channagiri, Davanagere

Diggenahalli is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Thippagondanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diggenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diggenahalli is 607070. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.98 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Diggenahalli

As per Census 2011, Diggenahalli village has a total population of 1,160 people, consisting of 579 males and 581 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 890 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 418 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Diggenahalli

Diggenahalli 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 Diggenahalli

Diggenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Diggenahalli is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Diggenahalli is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diggenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Diggenahalli

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

FAQs about Diggenahalli