Herur

Herur is a village located in Koppa taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Koppa (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Heruru is the gram panchayat of Herur village.

Here you can discover what makes Herur unique in its vibrant Koppa-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Herur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Herur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Herur is 609038. The village spans a total geographical area of 1585.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577126. Koppa is nearest town to Herur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Herur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Herur

Population of Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur has a total population of about 2,022, with approximately 1,010 males and 1,012 females. The sex ratio is around 1001 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 172 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 800 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 129. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.78%, with male literacy at about 80.20% and female literacy near 69.37%. There are around 461 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Herur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Herur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Herur. As per the 2011 stats, Herur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Herur

Knowing the nearby villages of Herur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Herur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Herur