Heggara - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Heggara is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dongri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggara is 603355. The village covers a total geographical area of 1653.41 hectares and falls under the 581314 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Heggara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Heggara

As per Census 2011, Heggara village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 322 males and 319 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 537 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Heggara

Heggara 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 Heggara

Heggara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Heggara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Heggara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heggara

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

Health Facilities in Heggara

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

FAQs about Heggara