Heggadigere - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Heggadigere is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Tagadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggadigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggadigere is 617252. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.63 hectares and falls under the 573131 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Heggadigere

According to the 2011 Census, Heggadigere village had a total population of 633 people, including 324 males and 309 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.69%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 67.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggadigere

Heggadigere 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 Heggadigere

Public transport in the Heggadigere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dudda, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Heggadigere is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Heggadigere is about 39 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 Heggadigere

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

Health Facilities in Heggadigere

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

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