Diggenahalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Diggenahalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Bhadravati and around 33 km from Shimoga. Sydarakallahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diggenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diggenahalli is 608518. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.88 hectares and falls under the 577243 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Diggenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Diggenahalli village had a total population of 416 people, including 221 males and 195 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 98.34%, with male literacy at 97.94% and female literacy at 98.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Diggenahalli

Diggenahalli 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 Diggenahalli

Public transport in the Diggenahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Diggenahalli is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Diggenahalli is about 33 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 Diggenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Diggenahalli

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

FAQs about Diggenahalli