Hirekerur

Hirekerur is a Town and Taluka in Haveri District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Hirekerur Block (CD) is 05494. Total area of hirekerur taluka is 801 km² including 788.07 km² rural area and 12.93 km² urban area. Hirekerur taluka has a population of 2,31,115 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,191 while rural population is 2,11,924. Hirekerur has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. Hirekerur taluka has a population density of 289 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,043 houses in the sub-district, including 4,125 urban houses and 45,918 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.30% population of hirekerur taluka is literate, out of which 78.29% males and 66.03% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hirekerur Taluka

Hirekerur Taluka has a total of 129 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Hirekerur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hirekerur Taluka

The population profile of Hirekerur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Hirekerur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Hirekerur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.