Heggatta - Arsikere, Hassan

Heggatta is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Heggatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggatta is 615806. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.52 hectares and falls under the 573119 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Heggatta

As per Census 2011, Heggatta village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 575 males and 559 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 848 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggatta

Heggatta 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 Heggatta

Heggatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Habanghata, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Heggatta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Heggatta is about 34 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 Heggatta

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

Health Facilities in Heggatta

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

FAQs about Heggatta