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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Handigona village has a total population of 1,281 people, consisting of 646 males and 635 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,038 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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