Hiruguppe - Belur, Hassan

Hiruguppe is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hulugundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiruguppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiruguppe is 615340. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.06 hectares and falls under the 573216 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Hiruguppe 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 Hiruguppe

As per Census 2011, Hiruguppe village has a total population of 885 people, consisting of 436 males and 449 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiruguppe

Hiruguppe 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 Hiruguppe

Hiruguppe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Hiruguppe is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hiruguppe is about 29 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 Hiruguppe

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

Health Facilities in Hiruguppe

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

FAQs about Hiruguppe