Herur - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Herur is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Yelavadikavoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herur is 603857. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Herur

According to the 2011 Census, Herur village had a total population of 210 people, including 104 males and 106 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.39%, with male literacy at 95.51% and female literacy at 78.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Herur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Herur is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 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