Halekal Village - Jagalur, Davanagere

Halekal is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Halekallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halekal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halekal is 606471. The village covers a total geographical area of 1140.59 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Halekal

As per Census 2011, Halekal village has a total population of 2,284 people, consisting of 1,146 males and 1,138 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,620 literate and 664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Halekal

Halekal 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 Halekal

Halekal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Halekal is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Halekal is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halekal

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

Health Facilities in Halekal

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

FAQs about Halekal