Uttangi - Hadagalli, Vijayanagara

Uttangi is a village situated in the Hadagalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Hadagalli and around 140 km from Bellary. Uttangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttangi is 604635. The village covers a total geographical area of 3076.26 hectares and falls under the 583219 pincode. Hoovina Hadagalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Uttangi

As per Census 2011, Uttangi village has a total population of 5,666 people, consisting of 2,891 males and 2,775 females. The village has 1,144 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 621 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,854 literate and 1,812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 471 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6662,8912,775
Child Population (0–6 yrs)621322299
Scheduled Castes (SC)471230241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874245
Literate Population3,8542,1421,712
Illiterate Population1,8127491,063

Nearby Villages of Uttangi

Uttangi 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)
MoregeriNorth-East5.05 km
NandihalliWest5.69 km
IttigiSouth-East5.85 km
MahajanadahalliSouth5.95 km
VarakanhalliSouth-West6.65 km
HolagundiNorth-West6.74 km
HanumagondanahalliNorth7.19 km
SogiSouth-West7.23 km
MudenurWest7.54 km
SonnaEast8.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttangi

Uttangi 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 51.5 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 Uttangi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Uttangi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttangi

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

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

Health Facilities in Uttangi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Uttangi 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 Uttangi

Where is Uttangi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Uttangi?

Uttangi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uttangi?

The pincode of Uttangi is 583219.

What is the population of Uttangi?

Uttangi has a total population of 5,666, including 2,891 males and 2,775 females.

How many households are there in Uttangi?

There are 1,144 households in Uttangi.

What is the literacy rate in Uttangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttangi is 68.02%. Male literacy is 74.09% and female literacy is 61.69%.