Hirenellur - Sagar, Shivamogga

Hirenellur is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Sagar and around 100 km from Shimoga. Herenelluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirenellur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirenellur is 607171. The village covers a total geographical area of 1740.95 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Hirenellur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirenellur village had a total population of 2,802 people, including 1,363 males and 1,439 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 81.90% and female literacy at 58.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirenellur

Hirenellur 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 Hirenellur

Hirenellur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Hirenellur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hirenellur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirenellur

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

Health Facilities in Hirenellur

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

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