Hirekopppa - Nargund, Gadag

Hirekopppa is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hirekoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekopppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekopppa is 601864. The village covers a total geographical area of 2454.56 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Hirekopppa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nargund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirekopppa

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekopppa village had a total population of 2,608 people, including 1,346 males and 1,262 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 84.12% and female literacy at 58.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekopppa

Hirekopppa 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 Hirekopppa

Hirekopppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhmapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Hirekopppa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Hirekopppa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekopppa

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

Health Facilities in Hirekopppa

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

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