Hirekounshi - Hangal, Haveri

Hirekounshi is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Gondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirekounshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirekounshi is 604137. The village covers a total geographical area of 819.48 hectares and falls under the 581104 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Hirekounshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hangal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirekounshi

According to the 2011 Census, Hirekounshi village had a total population of 1,794 people, including 933 males and 861 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.90%, with male literacy at 88.29% and female literacy at 79.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirekounshi

Hirekounshi 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 Hirekounshi

Hirekounshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Hirekounshi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hirekounshi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirekounshi

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

Health Facilities in Hirekounshi

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

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