Honnesara - Sagar, Shivamogga

Honnesara is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Sagar and around 84 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Honnesara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Honnesara is 607242. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.38 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Honnesara 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 Honnesara

According to the 2011 Census, Honnesara village had a total population of 979 people, including 490 males and 489 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.94%, with male literacy at 81.46% and female literacy at 68.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Honnesara

Honnesara 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 Honnesara

Honnesara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Honnesara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Honnesara is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Honnesara

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

Health Facilities in Honnesara

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

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