Hirearakere - Jagalur, Davanagere

Hirearakere is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Guttidurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirearakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirearakere is 606466. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.43 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hirearakere

According to the 2011 Census, Hirearakere village had a total population of 942 people, including 499 males and 443 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 65.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirearakere

Hirearakere 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 Hirearakere

Hirearakere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Hirearakere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hirearakere is about 40 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 Hirearakere

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

Health Facilities in Hirearakere

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

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