Hiremadhure - Challakere, Chitradurga

Hiremadhure is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Somaguddu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiremadhure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiremadhure is 605349. The village covers a total geographical area of 1105.45 hectares and falls under the 577532 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hiremadhure

According to the 2011 Census, Hiremadhure village had a total population of 1,278 people, including 659 males and 619 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.47%, with male literacy at 73.18% and female literacy at 55.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiremadhure

Hiremadhure 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 Hiremadhure

Public transport in the Hiremadhure is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Hiremadhure is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hiremadhure is about 40 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 Hiremadhure

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

Health Facilities in Hiremadhure

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

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