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

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 5,346 people, including 2,673 males and 2,673 females, living in 1,095 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 60.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,002, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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 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