Herur Village Overview
Herur is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 31 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 81 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hunasihalli is the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Herur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 610310. The village covers a geographical area of 683.4 hectares and has a pincode of 572139. Sira is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Herur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Herur
Population & Demographics of Herur
This section provides population and demographic details of Herur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 816 | 421 | 395 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 87 | 39 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 158 | 81 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 509 | 306 | 203 |
| Illiterate Population | 307 | 115 | 192 |
Key population details of Herur village are given below:
- Herur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 816, including approximately 421 males and 395 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 158 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 53 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Herur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.38%.
- There are around 183 households in Herur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Herur
Transport facilities help residents of Herur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Herur
The following villages are located close to Herur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herur
- Where is Herur located?
- Herur village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Herur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Herur is Hunasihalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Herur?
- The pincode of Herur is 572139.
- What is the population of Herur?
- Herur has a total population of 816, including 421 males and 395 females.
- How many households are there in Herur?
- There are 183 households in Herur.
- What is the literacy rate in Herur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Herur is 62.38%. Male literacy is 72.68% and female literacy is 51.39%.