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

According to the 2011 Census, Herangadi village had a total population of 3,552 people, including 1,828 males and 1,724 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.13%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 78.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Herangadi