Haruru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Haruru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Sorab and around 90 km from Shimoga. Andige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haruru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haruru is 607580. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.43 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Haruru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Haruru

According to the 2011 Census, Haruru village had a total population of 428 people, including 199 males and 229 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 66.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Haruru

Haruru 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 Haruru

Haruru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Haruru is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Haruru is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haruru

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

Health Facilities in Haruru

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

FAQs about Haruru