Huligadde - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Huligadde is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from Hosanagara and around 60 km from Shimoga. Amrutha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Huligadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Huligadde is 608003. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.28 hectares and falls under the 577436 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Huligadde

As per Census 2011, Huligadde village has a total population of 649 people, consisting of 320 males and 329 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Huligadde are given below:

Nearby Villages of Huligadde

Huligadde 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 Huligadde

Huligadde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Huligadde is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Huligadde is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Huligadde

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

Health Facilities in Huligadde

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

FAQs about Huligadde