Hiregunjal - Kundgol, Dharwad

Hiregunjal is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Hiregunjal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiregunjal is 602564. The village covers a total geographical area of 1483.32 hectares and falls under the 581117 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Hiregunjal

According to the 2011 Census, Hiregunjal village had a total population of 2,199 people, including 1,080 males and 1,119 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.45%, with male literacy at 86.06% and female literacy at 67.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiregunjal

Hiregunjal 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 Hiregunjal

Hiregunjal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Hiregunjal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Hiregunjal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiregunjal

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

Health Facilities in Hiregunjal

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

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