Hillur - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Hillur is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hillur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hillur is 603398. The village covers a total geographical area of 3388.78 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Hillur

According to the 2011 Census, Hillur village had a total population of 2,499 people, including 1,273 males and 1,226 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 72.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Hillur

Hillur 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 Hillur

Hillur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Hillur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hillur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hillur

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

Health Facilities in Hillur

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

FAQs about Hillur