Heggodu - Sagar, Shivamogga

Heggodu is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sagar and around 82 km from Shimoga. Heggodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggodu is 607241. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.04 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Heggodu

According to the 2011 Census, Heggodu village had a total population of 421 people, including 220 males and 201 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.99%, with male literacy at 88.50% and female literacy at 72.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggodu

Heggodu 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 Heggodu

Heggodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Heggodu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Heggodu is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heggodu

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

Health Facilities in Heggodu

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

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