Heggunje - Brahmavara, Udupi

Heggunje is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Udupi and around 26 km from Udupi. Heggunje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggunje is 608780. The village covers a total geographical area of 1301.21 hectares and falls under the 576223 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Heggunje

According to the 2011 Census, Heggunje village had a total population of 3,676 people, including 1,678 males and 1,998 females, living in 812 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.31%, with male literacy at 85.80% and female literacy at 70.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggunje

Heggunje 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 Heggunje

Heggunje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Heggunje is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Heggunje is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heggunje

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

Health Facilities in Heggunje

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

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