Hirikalale - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Hirikalale is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Hirikalale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirikalale is 613533. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.59 hectares and falls under the 571423 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Hirikalale

As per Census 2011, Hirikalale village has a total population of 2,468 people, consisting of 1,257 males and 1,211 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,569 literate and 899 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirikalale

Hirikalale 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 Hirikalale

Hirikalale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Hirikalale is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Hirikalale is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirikalale

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

Health Facilities in Hirikalale

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

FAQs about Hirikalale