Maharajpet - Hangal, Haveri

Maharajpet is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kargudari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharajpet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharajpet is 604075. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.15 hectares and falls under the 581199 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Maharajpet

According to the 2011 Census, Maharajpet village had a total population of 514 people, including 261 males and 253 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 85.11% and female literacy at 76.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharajpet

Maharajpet 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 Maharajpet

Maharajpet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Maharajpet is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Maharajpet is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharajpet

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

Health Facilities in Maharajpet

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

FAQs about Maharajpet