Bhogavi - Hirekerur, Haveri

Bhogavi is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Bhogavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogavi is 604365. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.48 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhogavi

As per Census 2011, Bhogavi village has a total population of 1,342 people, consisting of 691 males and 651 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,048 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,342691651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1215962
Scheduled Castes (SC)221118103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301156145
Literate Population1,048581467
Illiterate Population294110184

Nearby Villages of Bhogavi

Bhogavi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SunkapuraNorth-East1.77 km
DivagihalliSouth-West2.11 km
SutakotiSouth-East2.36 km
YogikoppaNorth-West2.91 km
ChikkabudihalEast3.53 km
WadenapurNorth-East3.65 km
AbalurSouth3.70 km
ChinnamulagundNorth4.02 km
ShiramanakoppaSouth-West4.19 km
Shanakaranahalli-m-kodEast4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhogavi

Bhogavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Bhogavi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Bhogavi 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 Bhogavi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhogavi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhogavi

Where is Bhogavi located?

Bhogavi village is located in Hirekerur Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhogavi?

Bhogavi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhogavi?

The pincode of Bhogavi is 581109.

What is the population of Bhogavi?

Bhogavi has a total population of 1,342, including 691 males and 651 females.

How many households are there in Bhogavi?

There are 329 households in Bhogavi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhogavi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhogavi is 78.09%. Male literacy is 84.08% and female literacy is 71.74%.