Herur - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Herur is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hebballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 605828. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.88 hectares and falls under the 577554 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Herur

As per Census 2011, Herur village has a total population of 912 people, consisting of 471 males and 441 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 587 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Herur

Herur 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 Herur

Herur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arbagatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Herur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Herur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herur

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

Health Facilities in Herur

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

FAQs about Herur