Herur - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Herur is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Kunigal and around 42 km from Tumkur. Herur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 612605. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.31 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 1,519 people, including 778 males and 741 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.40%, with male literacy at 71.96% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Herur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Herur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. 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