Handigona - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Handigona is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kalbhag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handigona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handigona is 603482. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.94 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Handigona

According to the 2011 Census, Handigona village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 646 males and 635 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.30%, with male literacy at 94.10% and female literacy at 80.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437.

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

Nearby Villages of Handigona

Handigona 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 Handigona

Handigona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Handigona is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Handigona 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 Handigona

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

Health Facilities in Handigona

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

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