Heggumbale - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Heggumbale is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Nandolli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heggumbale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heggumbale is 602937. The village covers a total geographical area of 1135.88 hectares and falls under the 581359 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Heggumbale

As per Census 2011, Heggumbale village has a total population of 276 people, consisting of 152 males and 124 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 815 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population276152124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331815
Literate Population23113497
Illiterate Population451827

Nearby Villages of Heggumbale

Heggumbale 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SulagarNorth-West1.71 km
DevaragaddeNorth-East1.95 km
AnalgarNorth3.11 km
HulaganNorth-West3.13 km
KelashiSouth-West3.33 km
MagodEast3.78 km
BelakandaNorth-East4.14 km
BalekaniNorth4.45 km
DabaguliWest4.48 km
NandolliNorth4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Heggumbale

Heggumbale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Heggumbale is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Heggumbale is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heggumbale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Heggumbale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Heggumbale

Where is Heggumbale located?

Heggumbale village is located in Yellapur Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Heggumbale?

The Gram Panchayat of Heggumbale is Nandolli.

What is the pincode of Heggumbale?

The pincode of Heggumbale is 581359.

What is the population of Heggumbale?

Heggumbale has a total population of 276, including 152 males and 124 females.

How many households are there in Heggumbale?

There are 62 households in Heggumbale.

What is the literacy rate in Heggumbale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Heggumbale is 83.70%. Male literacy is 88.16% and female literacy is 78.23%.