Harihara - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Harihara is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Kanakapura and around 52 km from Ramanagara. Honniganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harihara is 626535. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 562126 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Harihara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harihara

As per Census 2011, Harihara village has a total population of 1,684 people, consisting of 830 males and 854 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 873 literate and 811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 691 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harihara

Harihara 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 Harihara

Harihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Harihara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Harihara is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harihara

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

Health Facilities in Harihara

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

FAQs about Harihara