Hiregangoor - Channagiri, Davanagere

Hiregangoor is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Chikkaganganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiregangoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiregangoor is 606998. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.26 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Hiregangoor

According to the 2011 Census, Hiregangoor village had a total population of 1,326 people, including 655 males and 671 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.21%, with male literacy at 75.73% and female literacy at 65.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiregangoor

Hiregangoor 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 Hiregangoor

Hiregangoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Hiregangoor is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hiregangoor is about 35 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 Hiregangoor

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

Health Facilities in Hiregangoor

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

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