Hallikeri - Mundargi, Gadag

Hallikeri is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hallikeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hallikeri is 602146. The village covers a total geographical area of 2404.57 hectares and falls under the 582115 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 27 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 Ron Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hallikeri

As per Census 2011, Hallikeri village has a total population of 2,940 people, consisting of 1,464 males and 1,476 females. The village has 647 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,869 literate and 1,071 illiterate residents. Additionally, 495 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 262 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9401,4641,476
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351178173
Scheduled Castes (SC)495237258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)262118144
Literate Population1,8691,098771
Illiterate Population1,071366705

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)
VenkatapurSouth-West4.40 km
SompurNorth4.96 km
Male KoppaNorth-East5.07 km
BannikoppaEast5.08 km
KerihalliNorth-East5.22 km
HalligudiWest5.51 km
Anugondana KoppaNorth-East6.37 km
MannapurNorth-East6.82 km
TimmapurNorth-West7.75 km
EklasapurSouth7.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hallikeri

Hallikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompur Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Hallikeri is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Hallikeri is about 26 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 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 >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)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hallikeri

Where is Hallikeri located?

Hallikeri village is located in Mundargi Taluka, Gadag 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 582115.

What is the population of Hallikeri?

Hallikeri has a total population of 2,940, including 1,464 males and 1,476 females.

How many households are there in Hallikeri?

There are 647 households in Hallikeri.

What is the literacy rate in Hallikeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hallikeri is 63.57%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 52.24%.