Kargi - Hirekerur, Haveri

Kargi is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hamsabhavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kargi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kargi is 604363. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.15 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kargi 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 Kargi

According to the 2011 Census, Kargi village had a total population of 651 people, including 327 males and 324 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.57%, with male literacy at 91.61% and female literacy at 79.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Kargi

Kargi 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 Kargi

Kargi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Kargi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kargi is about 38 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 Kargi

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

Health Facilities in Kargi

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

FAQs about Kargi