Airani - Ranibennur, Haveri

Airani is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Irani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Airani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Airani is 604502. The village covers a total geographical area of 3778.25 hectares and falls under the 581115 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Airani

According to the 2011 Census, Airani village had a total population of 3,355 people, including 1,753 males and 1,602 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 82.52% and female literacy at 65.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Airani

Airani 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 Airani

Airani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalgeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Airani is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Airani is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Airani

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

Health Facilities in Airani

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

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