Heroor - Bainduru, Udupi

Heroor is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Kundapura and around 63 km from Udupi. Herooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heroor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heroor is 608675. The village covers a total geographical area of 1755.66 hectares and falls under the 576224 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Heroor

According to the 2011 Census, Heroor village had a total population of 2,588 people, including 1,080 males and 1,508 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 1,396 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.09%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 65.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Heroor

Heroor 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 Heroor

Heroor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Heroor is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Heroor is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heroor

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

Health Facilities in Heroor

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

FAQs about Heroor