Holagundi - Hadagalli, Vijayanagara

Holagundi is a village situated in the Hadagalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Hadagalli and around 137 km from Bellary. Holagundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Holagundi is 604630. The village covers a total geographical area of 4527.29 hectares and falls under the 583219 pincode. Hoovina Hadagalli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Holagundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.

Population of Holagundi

According to the 2011 Census, Holagundi village had a total population of 6,911 people, including 3,479 males and 3,432 females, living in 1,417 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 62.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,006, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,9113,4793,432
Child Population (0–6 yrs)933470463
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0069971,009
Scheduled Tribes (ST)333174159
Literate Population4,2842,4401,844
Illiterate Population2,6271,0391,588

Nearby Villages of Holagundi

Holagundi 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)
MudenurSouth-West5.09 km
HanumagondanahalliEast5.30 km
DasarahalliWest5.69 km
NandihalliSouth5.86 km
HiremallinakeriNorth-West6.12 km
BannikalNorth-East6.39 km
UttangiSouth-East6.74 km
MoregeriEast7.50 km
Kalvi WestNorth9.08 km
KoilaragattiNorth-West9.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Holagundi

Holagundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoovina Hadagalli to Holagundi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Holagundi is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Holagundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Holagundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Holagundi

Where is Holagundi located?

Holagundi village is located in Hadagalli Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Holagundi?

Holagundi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Holagundi?

The pincode of Holagundi is 583219.

What is the population of Holagundi?

Holagundi had a total population of 6,911, including 3,479 males and 3,432 females.

How many households are there in Holagundi?

Holagundi had 1,417 households.

What is the literacy rate in Holagundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Holagundi was 71.66%. Male literacy was 81.09% and female literacy was 62.11%.