Herur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Herur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Koppa and around 56 km from Chikmagalur. Heruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 609038. The village covers a total geographical area of 1585.97 hectares and falls under the 577114 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Herur 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 Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 2,022 people, including 1,010 males and 1,012 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.73%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 75.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Herur

Herur 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 Herur

Herur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Herur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Herur 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 Herur

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

Health Facilities in Herur

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

FAQs about Herur