Herur - Gangawati, Koppal

Herur is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Herur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 601643. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.23 hectares and falls under the 583227 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Herur

As per Census 2011, Herur village has a total population of 5,346 people, consisting of 2,673 males and 2,673 females. The village has 1,095 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 672 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,234 literate and 2,112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,002 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 595 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Herur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Herur is about 60 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 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