Herur - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Herur is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Gubbi and around 22 km from Tumkur. Herur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 611838. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.13 hectares and falls under the 572216 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Herur

As per Census 2011, Herur village has a total population of 1,496 people, consisting of 781 males and 715 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,095 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 399 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Herur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Herur

Herur 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 Herur

Herur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Herur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Herur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herur

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

Health Facilities in Herur

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

FAQs about Herur