Hedginhal - Sindhnur, Raichur

Hedginhal is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Hedaginala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hedginhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedginhal is 601175. The village covers a total geographical area of 2519.29 hectares and falls under the 584128 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Hedginhal

According to the 2011 Census, Hedginhal village had a total population of 1,980 people, including 968 males and 1,012 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.47%, with male literacy at 67.09% and female literacy at 44.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 418.

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

Nearby Villages of Hedginhal

Hedginhal 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 Hedginhal

Hedginhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Hedginhal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hedginhal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hedginhal

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

Health Facilities in Hedginhal

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

FAQs about Hedginhal