Hiremallur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Hiremallur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hiremallur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiremallur is 603929. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.87 hectares and falls under the 581205 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Hiremallur

According to the 2011 Census, Hiremallur village had a total population of 2,615 people, including 1,329 males and 1,286 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.58%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiremallur

Hiremallur 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 Hiremallur

Hiremallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalas Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Hiremallur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hiremallur is about 40 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 Hiremallur

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

Health Facilities in Hiremallur

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

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