Hire Gadde - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Hire Gadde is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Tirthahalli and around 68 km from Shimoga. Araga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hire Gadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hire Gadde is 608192. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.9 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hire Gadde

According to the 2011 Census, Hire Gadde village had a total population of 611 people, including 304 males and 307 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.42%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 76.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, 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 Hire Gadde

Hire Gadde 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 Hire Gadde

Public transport in the Hire Gadde is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Hire Gadde is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hire Gadde is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hire Gadde

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

Health Facilities in Hire Gadde

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

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