Halligattu - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Halligattu is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Virajpet and around 53 km from Madikeri. Aruvatoklu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halligattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halligattu is 618054. The village covers a total geographical area of 1086.23 hectares and falls under the 571216 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Halligattu

According to the 2011 Census, Halligattu village had a total population of 6,473 people, including 3,170 males and 3,303 females, living in 1,653 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.46%, with male literacy at 91.22% and female literacy at 85.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 676.

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

Nearby Villages of Halligattu

Halligattu 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 Halligattu

Halligattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Halligattu is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Halligattu is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halligattu

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

Health Facilities in Halligattu

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

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