Heggala - Virajpet, Kodagu

Heggala is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Betoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggala is 618004. The village covers a total geographical area of 6867.92 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Heggala 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 Heggala

According to the 2011 Census, Heggala village had a total population of 2,317 people, including 1,179 males and 1,138 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.38%, with male literacy at 86.95% and female literacy at 75.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggala

Heggala 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 Heggala

Heggala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kannur South, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Heggala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Heggala is about 35 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 Heggala

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

Health Facilities in Heggala

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

FAQs about Heggala