Hiriyalu - Arsikere, Hassan

Hiriyalu is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bagivalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiriyalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiriyalu is 615817. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.14 hectares and falls under the 573164 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Hiriyalu

As per Census 2011, Hiriyalu village has a total population of 722 people, consisting of 360 males and 362 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 554 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiriyalu

Hiriyalu 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 Hiriyalu

Public transport in the Hiriyalu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mududi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Hiriyalu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hiriyalu is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiriyalu

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

Health Facilities in Hiriyalu

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

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