Halkani - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Halkani is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 171 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hasaragod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halkani is 603580. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.45 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Halkani

As per Census 2011, Halkani village has a total population of 184 people, consisting of 88 males and 96 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Halkani

Halkani 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 Halkani

Halkani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Halkani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Halkani is about 171 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halkani

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

Health Facilities in Halkani

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

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