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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Honnesara village has a total population of 979 people, consisting of 490 males and 489 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 661 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population979490489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975344
Scheduled Castes (SC)201101100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population661356305
Illiterate Population318134184

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhimanakoneNorth-West1.58 km
MundigesaraSouth1.71 km
HiremaneEast1.77 km
HeggoduSouth-West1.87 km
MathikoppaNorth1.95 km
Purappe ManeSouth-East2.24 km
BrahmanachitratteNorth-East2.41 km
ChanniganathotaSouth-West2.82 km
KerekoppaNorth-West2.88 km
H.kallukoppaSouth-East3.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Honnesara

Where is Honnesara located?

Honnesara village is located in Sagar Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Honnesara?

The Gram Panchayat of Honnesara is Heggodu.

What is the pincode of Honnesara?

The pincode of Honnesara is 577417.

What is the population of Honnesara?

Honnesara has a total population of 979, including 490 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Honnesara?

There are 251 households in Honnesara.

What is the literacy rate in Honnesara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Honnesara is 67.52%. Male literacy is 72.65% and female literacy is 62.37%.