Hirimande - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Hirimande is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Devaladakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirimande village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirimande is 614840. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.98 hectares and falls under the 573165 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Hirimande

According to the 2011 Census, Hirimande village had a total population of 217 people, including 106 males and 111 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 51.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirimande

Hirimande 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 Hirimande

Hirimande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Hirimande is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hirimande 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 Hirimande

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

Health Facilities in Hirimande

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

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