Hurali - Sorab, Shivamogga

Hurali is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Sorab and around 110 km from Shimoga. Hurali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurali is 607427. The village covers a total geographical area of 751.01 hectares and falls under the 577413 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Hurali 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 Hurali

According to the 2011 Census, Hurali village had a total population of 1,287 people, including 632 males and 655 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 72.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Hurali

Hurali 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 Hurali

Hurali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Hurali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hurali is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hurali

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

Health Facilities in Hurali

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

FAQs about Hurali