Hegge - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Hegge is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Heggarani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hegge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hegge is 603550. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.22 hectares and falls under the 581331 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Hegge 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 Hegge

According to the 2011 Census, Hegge village had a total population of 285 people, including 145 males and 140 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.24%, with male literacy at 98.51% and female literacy at 93.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Hegge

Hegge 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 Hegge

Hegge is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Hegge is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hegge is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hegge

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

Health Facilities in Hegge

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

FAQs about Hegge