Harigar - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Harigar is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Heggarani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harigar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harigar is 603553. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.64 hectares and falls under the 581450 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Harigar 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 Harigar

As per Census 2011, Harigar village has a total population of 596 people, consisting of 297 males and 299 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 185 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Harigar

Harigar 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 Harigar

Harigar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Harigar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Harigar is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harigar

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

Health Facilities in Harigar

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

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