Hirekodagali - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Hirekodagali is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Hungund and around 61 km from Bagalkot. Hire-kodagalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekodagali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekodagali is 599021. The village covers a total geographical area of 1388.42 hectares and falls under the 587154 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Hirekodagali 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 Hirekodagali

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekodagali village had a total population of 2,532 people, including 1,257 males and 1,275 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.47%, with male literacy at 76.40% and female literacy at 47.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekodagali

Hirekodagali 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 Hirekodagali

Hirekodagali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Hirekodagali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Hirekodagali is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekodagali

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

Health Facilities in Hirekodagali

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

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