Handigund

Handigund is a village located in the Raybag Subdivision of Belagavi district,Karnataka, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Handigund, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Handigund Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageHandigund
Pincode591235
Area1886.0 Sq. Km
Village Code597412
Sub-DistrictRaybag
Sub-District Code5435
DistrictBelagavi
District Code527
State/UTKarnataka
State/UT Code29
Gram PanchayatHandigund
Gram Panchayat Code216080
Block PanchayatRaybag
Block Panchayat Code6111
Total Population (2011 Census)8617
Total Households1545
Nearest TownMAHALINGPUR (Distance: 8 Km)

Handigund has a population of 8617 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Handigund Gram Panchayat and the Raybag Block Panchayat in Raybag District. The village has 1545 households and is identified by village code 597412. Handigund is located in the 591235 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Raybag Sub-District.

Total Population of Handigund

As of the 2011 census, Population of Handigund has a population of approximately 8617 people, where the male population is 4370 and the female population is 4247.

Total 8617
Male 4370
Female 4247

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Handigund

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Handigund is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 1225
Male 600
Female 625
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 9
Male 6
Female 3

Household in Handigund

There are approximately 1545 households in Handigund. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 1545
People / Family 5

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Handigund

Handigund falls under the Raybag Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Handigund is Raybag, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Handigund Village

As per the 2011 Census, Handigund presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Handigund Village (2011):

Total 4802
Male 2753
Female 2049

illiteracy in Handigund Village (2011):

Total 3815
Male 1617
Female 2198

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Connectivity of Handigund

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School3
Middle School2
Secondary School1
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Not Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Not Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Handigund

Frequently Asked Questions About Handigund Village

The total population of Handigund Village is approximately 8617 people.

The male population is 4370, while the female population is 4247.

Handigund Village has about 1545 households.

The average household size in Handigund is approximately 5 people per household.

The total literate population is 4802, which includes 2753 males and 2049 females.

The total illiterate population is 3815, consisting of 1617 males and 2198 females.

There are 54 villages in the Raybag Sub-District.

Handigund Village falls under the Handigund Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Handigund Village is 591235.

Handigund Village is part of the Raybag Block Panchayat.