Heera - Sirwar, Raichur

Heera is a village situated in the Sirwar taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Manvi and around 61 km from Raichur. Heera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heera is 600934. The village covers a total geographical area of 1104.73 hectares and falls under the 584129 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Heera

According to the 2011 Census, Heera village had a total population of 2,280 people, including 1,104 males and 1,176 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.33%, with male literacy at 56.32% and female literacy at 36.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 718.

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

Nearby Villages of Heera

Heera 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 Heera

Heera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Heera is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Heera is about 61 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 Heera

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

Health Facilities in Heera

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

FAQs about Heera