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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Hiregunjal village has a total population of 2,199 people, consisting of 1,080 males and 1,119 females. The village has 532 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,490 literate and 709 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hiregunjal are given below:

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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