Hirekumbi - Savadatti, Belagavi

Hirekumbi is a village situated in the Savadatti taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Parasgad and around 125 km from Belgaum. Hirekumbi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekumbi is 598252. The village covers a total geographical area of 1865.21 hectares and falls under the 591110 pincode. Soundatti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Hirekumbi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saundatti yellamma Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Belagavi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirekumbi

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekumbi village had a total population of 4,837 people, including 2,404 males and 2,433 females, living in 928 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.90%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 63.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekumbi

Hirekumbi 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 Hirekumbi

Hirekumbi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hebsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soundatti to Hirekumbi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Hirekumbi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekumbi

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

Health Facilities in Hirekumbi

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

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