Hirikole - Belur, Hassan

Hirikole is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Sanyasihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirikole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirikole is 615241. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.27 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hirikole

According to the 2011 Census, Hirikole village had a total population of 398 people, including 214 males and 184 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.66%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 76.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirikole

Hirikole 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 Hirikole

Hirikole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Hirikole is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hirikole is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirikole

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

Health Facilities in Hirikole

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

FAQs about Hirikole