Hirekattigenahalli - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Hirekattigenahalli is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Hirekattigenahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekattigenahalli is 624634. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.6 hectares and falls under the 563128 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Hirekattigenahalli

As per Census 2011, Hirekattigenahalli village has a total population of 852 people, consisting of 449 males and 403 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekattigenahalli

Hirekattigenahalli 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 Hirekattigenahalli

Hirekattigenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Hirekattigenahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Hirekattigenahalli is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekattigenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Hirekattigenahalli

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

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