Igoor - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Igoor is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Igoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Igoor is 615028. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.27 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Igoor 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 Igoor

According to the 2011 Census, Igoor village had a total population of 786 people, including 403 males and 383 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.87%, with male literacy at 79.56% and female literacy at 61.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Igoor

Igoor 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 Igoor

Igoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Igoor is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Igoor is about 68 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 Igoor

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

Health Facilities in Igoor

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

FAQs about Igoor