Herangadi - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Herangadi is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hereangadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herangadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herangadi is 603806. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.32 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Herangadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Herangadi

As per Census 2011, Herangadi village has a total population of 3,552 people, consisting of 1,828 males and 1,724 females. The village has 723 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,602 literate and 950 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5521,8281,724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422217205
Scheduled Castes (SC)276140136
Literate Population2,6021,4111,191
Illiterate Population950417533

Nearby Villages of Herangadi

Herangadi 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)
AdkarWest1.77 km
UpponiSouth-East2.21 km
KodaniSouth-West2.35 km
BirangodSouth2.83 km
MelinamudkaniWest2.88 km
Kelgina-mudkaniWest2.89 km
BerankiSouth-West3.33 km
TumbolliNorth-West3.72 km
KervalliWest4.17 km
KudrigeSouth-East4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Herangadi

Herangadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Herangadi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Herangadi is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herangadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Herangadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Herangadi

Where is Herangadi located?

Herangadi village is located in Honavar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Herangadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Herangadi is Hereangadi.

What is the pincode of Herangadi?

The pincode of Herangadi is 581334.

What is the population of Herangadi?

Herangadi has a total population of 3,552, including 1,828 males and 1,724 females.

How many households are there in Herangadi?

There are 723 households in Herangadi.

What is the literacy rate in Herangadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Herangadi is 73.25%. Male literacy is 77.19% and female literacy is 69.08%.