Hirekoppa - Gajendragad, Gadag

Hirekoppa is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from Ron and around 66 km from Gadag. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekoppa is 601988. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.75 hectares and falls under the 582114 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hirekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekoppa village had a total population of 821 people, including 422 males and 399 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.75%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 51.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekoppa

Hirekoppa 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 Hirekoppa

Hirekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Hirekoppa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Hirekoppa is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Hirekoppa

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

FAQs about Hirekoppa