Hirehalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Hirehalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Chikkanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirehalli is 616726. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.2 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Hirehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Hirehalli village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 690 males and 784 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.31%, with male literacy at 71.54% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, 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 Hirehalli

Hirehalli 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 Hirehalli

Hirehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Hirehalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hirehalli 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 Hirehalli

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

Health Facilities in Hirehalli

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

FAQs about Hirehalli