Hikkimgeri - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Hikkimgeri is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Harapanahalli and around 40 km from Davanagere. Kadabagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hikkimgeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hikkimgeri is 606324. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.77 hectares and falls under the 583125 pincode. Harapanahalli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Hikkimgeri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harapanahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hikkimgeri

According to the 2011 Census, Hikkimgeri village had a total population of 949 people, including 480 males and 469 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 77.05% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Hikkimgeri

Hikkimgeri 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 Hikkimgeri

Hikkimgeri 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 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harapanahalli to Hikkimgeri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hikkimgeri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hikkimgeri

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

Health Facilities in Hikkimgeri

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

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