Harihara - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Harihara is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Virajpet and around 80 km from Madikeri. T. Shettigeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harihara is 618070. The village covers a total geographical area of 848.91 hectares and falls under the 571249 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Harihara

As per Census 2011, Harihara village has a total population of 1,141 people, consisting of 548 males and 593 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harihara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Harihara

Harihara 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 Harihara

Harihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Harihara is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Harihara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harihara

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

Health Facilities in Harihara

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

FAQs about Harihara