Hegnur - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Hegnur is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Analebail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hegnur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hegnur is 603556. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.61 hectares and falls under the 581450 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hegnur 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 Hegnur

As per Census 2011, Hegnur village has a total population of 467 people, consisting of 227 males and 240 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 96 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hegnur

Hegnur 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 Hegnur

Hegnur 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 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Hegnur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hegnur is about 127 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 Hegnur

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

Health Facilities in Hegnur

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

FAQs about Hegnur