Halugunda - Virajpet, Kodagu

Halugunda is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Halugunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halugunda is 618018. The village covers a total geographical area of 862.63 hectares and falls under the 571211 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Halugunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Halugunda

According to the 2011 Census, Halugunda village had a total population of 3,446 people, including 1,781 males and 1,665 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.96%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 82.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Halugunda

Halugunda 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 Halugunda

Halugunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Subrahmanya Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Halugunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Halugunda is about 32 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 Halugunda

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

Health Facilities in Halugunda

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

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