Hirekandavadi - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Hirekandavadi is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. B.durga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekandavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekandavadi is 605642. The village covers a total geographical area of 1379.23 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Hirekandavadi

As per Census 2011, Hirekandavadi village has a total population of 2,491 people, consisting of 1,302 males and 1,189 females. The village has 534 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 797 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hirekandavadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hirekandavadi

Hirekandavadi 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 Hirekandavadi

Hirekandavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkandawadi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Hirekandavadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hirekandavadi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekandavadi

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

Health Facilities in Hirekandavadi

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

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