Hirivate - Belur, Hassan

Hirivate is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kesagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirivate village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirivate is 615418. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.05 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hirivate village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Hirivate

According to the 2011 Census, Hirivate village had a total population of 397 people, including 199 males and 198 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 73.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirivate

Hirivate 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 Hirivate

Hirivate is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Hirivate is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hirivate is about 30 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 Hirivate

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

Health Facilities in Hirivate

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

FAQs about Hirivate