Hiregonigere - Honnali, Davanagere

Hiregonigere is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hiregonigere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiregonigere is 606778. The village covers a total geographical area of 1852.62 hectares and falls under the 577217 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hiregonigere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Hiregonigere

According to the 2011 Census, Hiregonigere village had a total population of 3,302 people, including 1,721 males and 1,581 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 65.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 955, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 554.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiregonigere

Hiregonigere 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 Hiregonigere

Hiregonigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Hiregonigere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hiregonigere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiregonigere

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

Health Facilities in Hiregonigere

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

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