Nandigudi - Harihar, Davanagere

Nandigudi is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Ukkadagathri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigudi is 606218. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.42 hectares and falls under the 577516 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Nandigudi

As per Census 2011, Nandigudi village has a total population of 1,121 people, consisting of 585 males and 536 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 844 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,121585536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844935
Scheduled Castes (SC)1589068
Scheduled Tribes (ST)27819
Literate Population844484360
Illiterate Population277101176

Nearby Villages of Nandigudi

Nandigudi 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)
VasanaNorth-East1.23 km
KusagattiWest1.89 km
HindasaghatteSouth-East2.17 km
GovinahaluSouth-West2.29 km
FattepurNorth-West2.46 km
PalyaNorth2.71 km
KokkanurSouth-East3.15 km
TimmenahalliNorth-West3.25 km
TumminakattiWest3.52 km
KirageriSouth-West3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandigudi

Nandigudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Nandigudi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Nandigudi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandigudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nandigudi

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

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

FAQs about Nandigudi

Where is Nandigudi located?

Nandigudi village is located in Harihar Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandigudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Nandigudi is Ukkadagathri.

What is the pincode of Nandigudi?

The pincode of Nandigudi is 577516.

What is the population of Nandigudi?

Nandigudi has a total population of 1,121, including 585 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Nandigudi?

There are 209 households in Nandigudi.

What is the literacy rate in Nandigudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandigudi is 75.29%. Male literacy is 82.74% and female literacy is 67.16%.