Hiriyur - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Hiriyur is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Valalahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiriyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiriyur is 614985. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.98 hectares and falls under the 573123 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hiriyur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Hiriyur

According to the 2011 Census, Hiriyur village had a total population of 426 people, including 220 males and 206 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.18%, with male literacy at 92.57% and female literacy at 77.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiriyur

Hiriyur 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 Hiriyur

Public transport in the Hiriyur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Hiriyur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hiriyur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiriyur

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

Health Facilities in Hiriyur

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

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