Herakal
Herakal is a village located in Siruguppa taluka of Bellary district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Siruguppa (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Bellary. As per 2009 stats, Kenchanagudda is the gram panchayat of Herakal village.
Herakal has its own place in the vibrant Bellary region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Herakal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Herakal is 604771. The village spans a total geographical area of 1290.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 583211. Siruguppa is nearest town to Herakal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
When it comes to local governance, Herakal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Siruguppa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Herakal
Population of Herakal
Below is a concise population overview of Herakal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,857 | 931 | 926 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 313 | 151 | 162 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 601 | 306 | 295 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 391 | 201 | 190 |
Literate Population | 712 | 440 | 272 |
Illiterate Population | 1,145 | 491 | 654 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Herakal village:
- The total population of Herakal village is around 1,857, including approximately 931 males and 926 females, with a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 313 children aged 0–6 years in Herakal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Herakal village has 601 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 391 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Herakal village is about 38.34%, with male literacy at 47.26% and female literacy at 29.37%.
- There are around 349 households in Herakal village.
Connectivity of Herakal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Herakal. As per the 2011 stats, Herakal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Herakal
Knowing the nearby villages of Herakal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Herakal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herakal
- Where is Herakal located?
- Herakal village is situated in Siruguppa Taluka, within the Bellary district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Herakal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Herakal is Kenchanagudda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Herakal?
- The pincode of Herakal is 583211, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Herakal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Herakal is 1,857, with 931 males and 926 females.
- How many households are there in Herakal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Herakal village has a total of 349 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Herakal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Herakal is 38.34%. The male literacy rate is 47.26%, while the female literacy rate is 29.37%.