Sheshagiri - Hangal, Haveri

Sheshagiri is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Honkana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheshagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheshagiri is 604179. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.43 hectares and falls under the 581102 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sheshagiri 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 Sheshagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Sheshagiri village had a total population of 1,314 people, including 645 males and 669 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.92%, with male literacy at 71.25% and female literacy at 60.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheshagiri

Sheshagiri 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 Sheshagiri

Sheshagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Sheshagiri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Sheshagiri is about 35 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 Sheshagiri

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

Health Facilities in Sheshagiri

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

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