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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Diggenahalli village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 579 males and 581 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.04%, with male literacy at 91.90% and female literacy at 76.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

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:

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