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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 781 males and 715 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.29%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 77.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

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