Basavanakoppa - Shiggaon, Haveri

Basavanakoppa is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basavanakoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basavanakoppa is 603905. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.54 hectares and falls under the 581193 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Basavanakoppa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shiggaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basavanakoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Basavanakoppa village had a total population of 211 people, including 115 males and 96 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.76%, with male literacy at 62.00% and female literacy at 50.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Basavanakoppa

Basavanakoppa 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 Basavanakoppa

Basavanakoppa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Basavanakoppa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Basavanakoppa is about 40 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 Basavanakoppa

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

Health Facilities in Basavanakoppa

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

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