Hiriyur - Arsikere, Hassan

Hiriyur is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hiriyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiriyur is 615550. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.48 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hiriyur 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 Hiriyur

According to the 2011 Census, Hiriyur village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 751 males and 756 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 79.88% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiriyur

Hiriyur 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 Hiriyur

Hiriyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Hiriyur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hiriyur is about 59 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 Hiriyur

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

Health Facilities in Hiriyur

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

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