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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Hirekerehalli village has a total population of 1,793 people, consisting of 917 males and 876 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,005 literate and 788 illiterate residents. Additionally, 598 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 803 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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