Heruru - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Heruru is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sringeri and around 84 km from Chikmagalur. Menase serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heruru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heruru is 608960. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.27 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Heruru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Heruru

According to the 2011 Census, Heruru village had a total population of 339 people, including 166 males and 173 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.08%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 81.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Heruru

Heruru 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 Heruru

Heruru 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 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Heruru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Heruru is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heruru

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

Health Facilities in Heruru

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

FAQs about Heruru