Hirekanvangala - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Hirekanvangala is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Tarikere and around 65 km from Chikmagalur. Javoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekanvangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekanvangala is 609263. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.49 hectares and falls under the 577145 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Hirekanvangala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirekanvangala

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekanvangala village had a total population of 885 people, including 451 males and 434 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.25%, with male literacy at 97.17% and female literacy at 93.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekanvangala

Hirekanvangala 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 Hirekanvangala

Hirekanvangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Hirekanvangala is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Hirekanvangala is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekanvangala

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

Health Facilities in Hirekanvangala

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

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