Harepal - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Harepal is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Itguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harepal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harepal is 603148. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.87 hectares and falls under the 581336 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Harepal

According to the 2011 Census, Harepal village had a total population of 276 people, including 146 males and 130 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.12%, with male literacy at 90.51% and female literacy at 85.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Harepal

Harepal 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 Harepal

Harepal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Harepal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Harepal is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harepal

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

Health Facilities in Harepal

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

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