Herur - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Herur is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Hungund and around 65 km from Bagalkot. Gorabal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 598999. The village covers a total geographical area of 966.51 hectares and falls under the 587154 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Herur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hungund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 1,840 people, including 928 males and 912 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 59.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Herur

Herur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Herur

Herur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Herur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Herur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herur

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

Health Facilities in Herur

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

FAQs about Herur