Hirur - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Hirur is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Hirul Purna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirur is 532134. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.1 hectares and falls under the 444704 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Hirur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hirur

As per Census 2011, Hirur village has a total population of 2,028 people, consisting of 1,068 males and 960 females. The village has 526 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,600 literate and 428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 495 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hirur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0281,068960
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17810276
Scheduled Castes (SC)495260235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432023
Literate Population1,600909691
Illiterate Population428159269

Nearby Villages of Hirur

Hirur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tuljapur GadhiNorth0.96 km
Shahapur HirurSouth-East1.30 km
KotgawandiSouth1.90 km
DhanoraSouth1.96 km
SarfabadEast2.29 km
SaidapurNorth2.29 km
Belura GadhiNorth-East2.64 km
Borgaon MohnaNorth-West2.97 km
RajnaWest3.09 km
SayyadpurEast3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hirur

Hirur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Hirur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Hirur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hirur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hirur

Where is Hirur located?

Hirur village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hirur is Hirul Purna.

What is the pincode of Hirur?

The pincode of Hirur is 444704.

What is the population of Hirur?

Hirur has a total population of 2,028, including 1,068 males and 960 females.

How many households are there in Hirur?

There are 526 households in Hirur.

What is the literacy rate in Hirur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirur is 78.90%. Male literacy is 85.11% and female literacy is 71.98%.