Handargall - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Handargall is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Muddebihal and around 94 km from Bijapur. Yarazari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handargall village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handargall is 599617. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.64 hectares and falls under the 586129 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Handargall

As per Census 2011, Handargall village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 512 males and 544 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,056512544
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226062
Scheduled Castes (SC)1175265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population573359214
Illiterate Population483153330

Nearby Villages of Handargall

Handargall 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)
KandaganurNorth-West1.80 km
NagaralSouth-East1.95 km
YarazeriNorth-East2.19 km
Gonal S.handralEast3.74 km
MudurNorth-West3.77 km
ChirchankalNorth3.77 km
HarindralNorth-East3.79 km
Hire MyageriSouth-West4.35 km
BanoshiSouth-East4.71 km
KatagurSouth4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Handargall

Handargall is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Handargall is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Handargall is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handargall

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Handargall

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

FAQs about Handargall

Where is Handargall located?

Handargall village is located in Muddebihal Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Handargall?

The Gram Panchayat of Handargall is Yarazari.

What is the pincode of Handargall?

The pincode of Handargall is 586129.

What is the population of Handargall?

Handargall has a total population of 1,056, including 512 males and 544 females.

How many households are there in Handargall?

There are 207 households in Handargall.

What is the literacy rate in Handargall?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Handargall is 54.26%. Male literacy is 70.12% and female literacy is 39.34%.