Where is Herkal village located?
Herkal is in Bilgi Taluk of Bagalkot district in Karnataka, India.
Indian Village Directory
Herkal Village
Herkal is an inhabited village in Bilgi Taluk of Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 598532, the Census 2011 record lists 3,521 people in 622 households and the reported area is 2,125.28 hectares. The local references include Herkal Gram Panchayat, Bilgi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bilgi at about 25 km.
Village Code598532
Population3,521
Households622
Area2,125.28 hectares
Nearest TownBilgi
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Herkal
- Census Village Code
- 598532
- State
- Karnataka
- State Census Code
- 29
- District
- Bagalkot
- District Census Code
- 556
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bilgi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05444
- CD Block
- Bilgi
- Gram Panchayat
- Herkal
- Households
- 622
- Population
- 3,521
- Male Population
- 1,746
- Female Population
- 1,775
- Sex Ratio
- 1,016.61
- Area
- 2,125.28 hectares
- Area
- 21.25 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bilgi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 587111
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Herkal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,521 people, 2,125.28 hectares of reported area and Bilgi as the nearest town reference for Herkal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Herkal falls under Bilgi Taluk in Bagalkot district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 598532.
- The record lists 3,521 people living in 622 households.
- The reported village area is 2,125.28 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bilgi.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density165.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share13.94%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share43.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Herkal in the official administrative record. Census village code 598532, Herkal Gram Panchayat and Bilgi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 556
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05444
- Village Census Code
- 598532
- CD Block Code
- 0012
- CD Block Name
- Bilgi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Herkal
Location and Distance
Bilgi is the nearest town listed for Herkal, about 25 km away. Bagalkot is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bilgi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25 km
- District Headquarter
- Bagalkot
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bilgi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bilgi
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Bilgi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,125.28 hectares
- Area
- 21.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,521 people in 622 households, with 1,746 male residents and 1,775 female residents. The average household size is 5.66, and SC share is 16.56% and ST share is 13.94% for Herkal. Population density works out to about 165.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 622
- Total Population
- 3,521
- Male Population
- 1,746
- Female Population
- 1,775
- Sex Ratio
- 1,016.61
- Average Household Size
- 5.66
- SC Population
- 583
- SC Male Population
- 282
- SC Female Population
- 301
- SC Population Share
- 16.56
- ST Population
- 491
- ST Male Population
- 243
- ST Female Population
- 248
- ST Population Share
- 13.94
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Herkal list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Herkal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Herkal include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 550 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Herkal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Herkal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Herkal.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Herkal show that reported agricultural commodities include Sun Flower, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 1,569 hectares and irrigated land is 675.8 hectares (43.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Sun Flower
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 446 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 70.28
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1569.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 893.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 675.8
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 65.8 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 60 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Herkal village in?
Herkal village is in Bagalkot district.
Which state is Herkal village in?
Herkal village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Herkal under?
Herkal comes under Bilgi Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Herkal?
The Census village code of Herkal is 598532.
Which Gram Panchayat is Herkal under?
Herkal is listed under HERKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bilgi.
What is the population of Herkal village?
The village record lists 3,521 people and 622 households for Herkal.
How many households are in Herkal village?
The village record lists 622 households for Herkal.
What is the male and female population of Herkal?
The record lists 1,746 male residents and 1,775 female residents for Herkal.
What is the sex ratio of Herkal village?
The sex ratio of Herkal is 1,016.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Herkal village?
The reported geographical area of Herkal is 2,125.28 hectares.
What is the population density of Herkal village?
The approximate population density of Herkal is 165.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Herkal?
The nearest town listed for Herkal is Bilgi, about 25 km away.
How far is Herkal from the district headquarters?
Herkal is about 28 km from Bagalkot, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Herkal from the sub-district headquarters?
Herkal is about 25 km from Bilgi, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Herkal?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Herkal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Herkal?
For Herkal, reported agricultural commodities include Sun Flower, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 1,569 hectares and irrigated land is 675.8 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Herkal.