Hirekere Kaval - Challakere, Chitradurga

Hirekere Kaval is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nelagethanahatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekere Kaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekere Kaval is 605246. The village covers a total geographical area of 3610.3 hectares and falls under the 577536 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Hirekere Kaval village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Molakalmuru Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirekere Kaval

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekere Kaval village had a total population of 589 people, including 302 males and 287 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.45%, with male literacy at 67.58% and female literacy at 45.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekere Kaval

Hirekere Kaval 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 Hirekere Kaval

Hirekere Kaval is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Hirekere Kaval is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hirekere Kaval is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekere Kaval

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

Health Facilities in Hirekere Kaval

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

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