Heggandur - Hunsur, Mysuru

Heggandur is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Hunsur and around 57 km from Mysore. Hegganduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggandur is 618361. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.59 hectares and falls under the 571106 pincode. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Heggandur

According to the 2011 Census, Heggandur village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 764 males and 743 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 72.85% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggandur

Heggandur 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 Heggandur

Heggandur 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 Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hunsur to Heggandur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Heggandur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heggandur

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

Health Facilities in Heggandur

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

FAQs about Heggandur