Hire Khed - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Hire Khed is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Gangawati and around 53 km from Koppal. Hirekheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hire Khed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hire Khed is 601583. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.85 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Hire Khed 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 Hire Khed

According to the 2011 Census, Hire Khed village had a total population of 1,540 people, including 756 males and 784 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.04%, with male literacy at 64.51% and female literacy at 36.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 934.

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

Nearby Villages of Hire Khed

Hire Khed 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 Hire Khed

Hire Khed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Hire Khed is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Hire Khed is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hire Khed

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

Health Facilities in Hire Khed

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

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