Nidagundi - Shiggaon, Haveri

Nidagundi is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Chandapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidagundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidagundi is 603940. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.86 hectares and falls under the 581193 pincode. Bankapura is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nidagundi 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 Nidagundi

According to the 2011 Census, Nidagundi village had a total population of 565 people, including 291 males and 274 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.68%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 84.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidagundi

Nidagundi 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 Nidagundi

Nidagundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Savanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankapura to Nidagundi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Nidagundi is about 34 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 Nidagundi

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

Health Facilities in Nidagundi

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

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