Hirekerehalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Hirekerehalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Herekerehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekerehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekerehalli is 605193. The village covers a total geographical area of 844.42 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Hirekerehalli 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 Hirekerehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekerehalli village had a total population of 1,793 people, including 917 males and 876 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 54.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 803.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekerehalli

Hirekerehalli 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 Hirekerehalli

Hirekerehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Molakalmuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Hirekerehalli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hirekerehalli is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekerehalli

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

Health Facilities in Hirekerehalli

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

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