Heggathur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Heggathur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Handrangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggathur is 616686. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.78 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Heggathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arkalgud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Heggathur

According to the 2011 Census, Heggathur village had a total population of 590 people, including 306 males and 284 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.95%, with male literacy at 68.98% and female literacy at 54.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Heggathur

Heggathur 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 Heggathur

Heggathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Heggathur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Heggathur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heggathur

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

Health Facilities in Heggathur

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

FAQs about Heggathur