Herur - Kushalnagar, Kodagu

Herur is a village situated in the Kushalnagar taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Somwarpet and around 27 km from Madikeri. Nakur Sirangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 617961. The village covers a total geographical area of 1287.01 hectares and falls under the 571234 pincode. Kushalnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 912 people, including 438 males and 474 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 74.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Herur

Herur 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 Herur

Herur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shrivagilu, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalnagar to Herur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Herur is about 27 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 Herur

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

Health Facilities in Herur

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

FAQs about Herur