Hirur - Hangal, Haveri

Hirur is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hirur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirur is 604117. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.64 hectares and falls under the 581148 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Hirur 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 Hirur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirur village had a total population of 2,151 people, including 1,089 males and 1,062 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.77%, with male literacy at 80.86% and female literacy at 74.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirur

Hirur 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 Hirur

Hirur 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 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Hirur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hirur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirur

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

Health Facilities in Hirur

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

FAQs about Hirur