Hallikeri - Annigeri, Dharwad

Hallikeri is a village situated in the Annigeri taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Navalgund and around 62 km from Dharwad. Hallikeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hallikeri is 602359. The village covers a total geographical area of 2402.01 hectares and falls under the 582201 pincode. Annigeri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Hallikeri

As per Census 2011, Hallikeri village has a total population of 4,218 people, consisting of 2,132 males and 2,086 females. The village has 861 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 538 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,752 literate and 1,466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2182,1322,086
Child Population (0–6 yrs)538298240
Scheduled Castes (SC)206102104
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1758392
Literate Population2,7521,5711,181
Illiterate Population1,466561905

Nearby Villages of Hallikeri

Hallikeri 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)
AdnurNorth-East3.58 km
KitturNorth-East5.39 km
SaswihalliSouth-East5.64 km
BasapurSouth-West6.03 km
MadaganurEast6.68 km
NavalliNorth-East7.47 km
Annigeri (rural)South7.91 km
BelaharWest7.93 km
ChilakawadWest8.46 km
NagarahalliWest8.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hallikeri

Public transport in the Hallikeri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annigeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Annigeri to Hallikeri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Hallikeri 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 Hallikeri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hallikeri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hallikeri

Where is Hallikeri located?

Hallikeri village is located in Annigeri Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hallikeri?

Hallikeri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hallikeri?

The pincode of Hallikeri is 582201.

What is the population of Hallikeri?

Hallikeri has a total population of 4,218, including 2,132 males and 2,086 females.

How many households are there in Hallikeri?

There are 861 households in Hallikeri.

What is the literacy rate in Hallikeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hallikeri is 65.24%. Male literacy is 73.69% and female literacy is 56.62%.