Hurudi - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Hurudi 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. Hanbal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hurudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurudi is 614845. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.66 hectares and falls under the 573165 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hurudi 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 Hurudi

According to the 2011 Census, Hurudi village had a total population of 574 people, including 278 males and 296 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, 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 Hurudi

Hurudi 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 Hurudi

Hurudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Hurudi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hurudi 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 Hurudi

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

Health Facilities in Hurudi

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

FAQs about Hurudi