Hiriyur

Hiriyur is a village located in Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Sakleshpur (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Valalahalli is the gram panchayat of Hiriyur village.

Here you can discover what makes Hiriyur unique in its vibrant Sakleshpur-Hassan region. You’ll see Hiriyur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hiriyur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hiriyur is 614985. The village spans a total geographical area of 482.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573123. Sakleshpur is nearest town to Hiriyur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hiriyur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hiriyur

Population of Hiriyur

According to the 2011 Census, Hiriyur has a total population of about 426, with approximately 220 males and 206 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 183 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.58%, with male literacy at about 85.00% and female literacy near 73.79%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hiriyur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hiriyur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hiriyur. As per the 2011 stats, Hiriyur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hiriyur

Knowing the nearby villages of Hiriyur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hiriyur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiriyur