Hejjala - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Hejjala is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 159 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hejjala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hejjala is 603873. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.72 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Hejjala

According to the 2011 Census, Hejjala village had a total population of 163 people, including 73 males and 90 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,233 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.67%, with male literacy at 43.75% and female literacy at 39.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Hejjala

Hejjala 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 Hejjala

Hejjala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Hejjala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hejjala is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hejjala

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

Health Facilities in Hejjala

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

FAQs about Hejjala