Hulegaru - Sagar, Shivamogga

Hulegaru is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Sagar and around 79 km from Shimoga. Kandika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulegaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulegaru is 607174. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.12 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Hulegaru

According to the 2011 Census, Hulegaru village had a total population of 553 people, including 267 males and 286 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.27%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 79.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulegaru

Hulegaru 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 Hulegaru

Public transport in the Hulegaru is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Hulegaru is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hulegaru is about 79 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 Hulegaru

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

Health Facilities in Hulegaru

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

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