Herur - Devadurga, Raichur

Herur is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Gugal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 600600. The village covers a total geographical area of 1315.55 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 935 people, including 462 males and 473 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.15%, with male literacy at 68.29% and female literacy at 40.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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 Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Herur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Herur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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