Halihal - Nidagundi, Vijayapura

Halihal is a village situated in the Nidagundi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 62 km from Bijapur. Hebbal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halihal is 599559. The village covers a total geographical area of 993.14 hectares and falls under the 586203 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Halihal

According to the 2011 Census, Halihal village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 524 males and 505 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.14%, with male literacy at 63.00% and female literacy at 38.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

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 Population1,029524505
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537875
Scheduled Castes (SC)218105113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population448281167
Illiterate Population581243338

Nearby Villages of Halihal

Halihal 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)
UppaladinniNorth-West2.61 km
AmbalanurEast3.04 km
SevalalnagarNorth-West4.10 km
NagurNorth4.12 km
NarasalgiNorth-East4.14 km
HangargiWest4.98 km
BidanalSouth5.10 km
KanakalEast5.99 km
MannurNorth-West6.11 km
HanchinalNorth-East6.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Halihal

Halihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wandal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Halihal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Halihal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halihal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Halihal

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

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

FAQs about Halihal

Where is Halihal located?

Halihal village is located in Nidagundi Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Halihal?

The Gram Panchayat of Halihal is Hebbal.

What is the pincode of Halihal?

The pincode of Halihal is 586203.

What is the population of Halihal?

Halihal had a total population of 1,029, including 524 males and 505 females.

How many households are there in Halihal?

Halihal had 210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Halihal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Halihal was 51.14%. Male literacy was 63.00% and female literacy was 38.84%.