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

As per Census 2011, Hirekumbi village has a total population of 4,837 people, consisting of 2,404 males and 2,433 females. The village has 928 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 623 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,072 literate and 1,765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hirekumbi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8372,4042,433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623298325
Scheduled Castes (SC)1748886
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237125112
Literate Population3,0721,7311,341
Illiterate Population1,7656731,092

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UgaragolWest3.19 km
ChikkumbiNorth-East3.40 km
DugabalNorth4.11 km
DhaderkoppaSouth4.97 km
HarlapurNorth5.87 km
BetasurWest6.21 km
ChulakiNorth-East6.90 km
HanashiSouth7.70 km
RenukanagarNorth-West8.00 km
HooliNorth8.62 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hirekumbi

Where is Hirekumbi located?

Hirekumbi village is located in Savadatti Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirekumbi?

Hirekumbi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hirekumbi?

The pincode of Hirekumbi is 591110.

What is the population of Hirekumbi?

Hirekumbi has a total population of 4,837, including 2,404 males and 2,433 females.

How many households are there in Hirekumbi?

There are 928 households in Hirekumbi.

What is the literacy rate in Hirekumbi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirekumbi is 63.51%. Male literacy is 72.00% and female literacy is 55.12%.