Situated on State Highway 17D, Heggadadevanakote is a taluk headquarters town. A major town in Mysore District, Heggadadevanakote is about 15 km north of Sargur and 16 km west of Hampapura. Kabini Dam is a nearby tourist spot.
Nearest airport is Calicut Airport and the nearest main railway station is Mysore Junction Railway Station. Mysore is 43 km north-east.