Khaggi - Channagiri, Davanagere

Khaggi is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Nallihankalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaggi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaggi is 607109. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.01 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khaggi 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 Khaggi

As per Census 2011, Khaggi village has a total population of 495 people, consisting of 245 males and 250 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaggi

Khaggi 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 Khaggi

Khaggi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Khaggi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Khaggi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaggi

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

Health Facilities in Khaggi

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

FAQs about Khaggi