Nidigere - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Nidigere is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kurubathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidigere is 614980. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.61 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Nidigere

As per Census 2011, Nidigere village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 252 males and 275 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidigere

Nidigere 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 Nidigere

Nidigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Nidigere is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Nidigere is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidigere

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

Health Facilities in Nidigere

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

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