Hirehonnihalli - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Hirehonnihalli is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Hirehonnihalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirehonnihalli is 602455. The village covers a total geographical area of 1611.63 hectares and falls under the 580114 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hirehonnihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Hirehonnihalli village had a total population of 5,345 people, including 2,789 males and 2,556 females, living in 1,137 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 80.97% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirehonnihalli

Hirehonnihalli 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 Hirehonnihalli

Hirehonnihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Hirehonnihalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Hirehonnihalli is about 27 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 Hirehonnihalli

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

Health Facilities in Hirehonnihalli

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

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