Nittur - Hirekerur, Haveri

Nittur is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Madlur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nittur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nittur is 604358. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.61 hectares and falls under the 581119 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Nittur

According to the 2011 Census, Nittur village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 631 males and 622 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.98%, with male literacy at 93.93% and female literacy at 90.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Nittur

Nittur 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 Nittur

Nittur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Nittur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Nittur is about 36 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 Nittur

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

Health Facilities in Nittur

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

FAQs about Nittur