Harandur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Harandur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Koppa and around 95 km from Chikmagalur. Harandur (koppa) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harandur is 608998. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.61 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Harandur

According to the 2011 Census, Harandur village had a total population of 4,528 people, including 2,222 males and 2,306 females, living in 1,085 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.10%, with male literacy at 87.98% and female literacy at 76.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,011, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Harandur

Harandur 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 Harandur

Harandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Harandur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Harandur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harandur

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

Health Facilities in Harandur

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

FAQs about Harandur