Hirebasur - Honnali, Davanagere
Hirebasur is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Biragondanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirebasur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirebasur is 606849. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.72 hectares and falls under the 577224 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Hirebasur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Honnali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Hirebasur
As per Census 2011, Hirebasur village has a total population of 819 people, consisting of 411 males and 408 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hirebasur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 819 | 411 | 408 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 44 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 181 | 92 | 89 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 87 | 41 | 46 |
| Literate Population | 527 | 292 | 235 |
| Illiterate Population | 292 | 119 | 173 |
Nearby Villages of Hirebasur
Hirebasur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Beeragondanahalli | North | 1.37 km |
| Hottyapura | South-East | 1.51 km |
| Haralahalli | West | 2.38 km |
| Chikkabasur | North-East | 2.41 km |
| Ujjanipura | East | 2.72 km |
| Didagur | North-West | 2.77 km |
| Bidaragadde | North | 2.84 km |
| Rampura | South | 2.85 km |
| Sadashivapura | East | 3.42 km |
| Govinakovi | South-West | 3.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Hirebasur
Hirebasur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Hirebasur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hirebasur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Hirebasur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hirebasur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Hirebasur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hirebasur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Hirebasur
Where is Hirebasur located?
Hirebasur village is located in Honnali Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hirebasur?
The Gram Panchayat of Hirebasur is Biragondanahalli.
What is the pincode of Hirebasur?
The pincode of Hirebasur is 577224.
What is the population of Hirebasur?
Hirebasur has a total population of 819, including 411 males and 408 females.
How many households are there in Hirebasur?
There are 182 households in Hirebasur.
What is the literacy rate in Hirebasur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirebasur is 64.35%. Male literacy is 71.05% and female literacy is 57.60%.