Village code 607435

Hirechowti Village, Sorab Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population

Hirechowti is a village in Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Shimoga district, Karnataka. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Hirechowti village map in Karnataka
Hirechowti village map image for Sorab Taluk, Karnataka.

Village Overview

Hirechowti is a village in Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Shimoga district, Karnataka. For Hirechowti, the population is 978, PIN code is 577413 and Census village code is 607435. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Hirechowti village
Village code607435
PIN code577413
Population978
Households242
Area413.20 ha / 4.13 sq. km / 1,021 acres
Population density237 people per sq. km
Sex ratio921 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSorab (36 km)
Current stateKarnataka
Census 2011 stateKarnataka
Current districtShimoga
Census 2011 districtShimoga

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 577413. This helps users verify the postal area for Hirechowti, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Hirechowti village
PIN code577413
Post offices linked with this PINAnavatti S.O, Agasanahalli B.O, Bharangi B.O, Huruli B.O, Kubatur B.O, and Mallapura(Sorab) B.O
Best matching post officeAnavatti S.O (Post office)
Delivery office records11
Postal districtShivamogga
Postal stateKarnataka
Postal divisionShivamogga Division
Postal circleKarnataka Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Hirechowti comes under Hurali gram panchayat and Sorab C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Sorab at 36 km. The Census district headquarters, Shimoga, is 110 km away.

Administrative details for Hirechowti
Current stateKarnataka
Census 2011 stateKarnataka
Current districtShimoga
Census 2011 districtShimoga
State code29
District code568
Taluk / Census sub-district code5516
C.D. Block code84
Block panchayat code84

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Hirechowti village and its household count.

Total population

978 residents in 242 households

Male population

509

Female population

469

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 358; Scheduled Tribes: 9

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Hirechowti
ASHA workerNot available in village

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Hirechowti
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Hirechowti
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Hirechowti
Net area sown254.65 hectares
Irrigated area63.43 hectares
Unirrigated area191.22 hectares
Canal irrigated area63.43 hectares
Non-agricultural area19.13 hectares
Current fallow land3.72 hectares
Other fallow land10.67 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Hirechowti
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Anavatti, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Anavatti, more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Hirechowti

Sorab (36 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Sorab is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Hirechowti
Nearest major townSorab (36 km)
Taluk headquartersSorab (36 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluk, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Hirechowti. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Hirechowti
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable
Power Supply for All UsersAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluk, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hirechowti village located?

Hirechowti is located in Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Shimoga.

Which Taluk is Hirechowti in?

Hirechowti is in Sorab Taluk. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Hirechowti in?

District: Shimoga.

What is the village code of Hirechowti?

The Census village code of Hirechowti is 607435.

What is the PIN code of Hirechowti?

The PIN code reported for Hirechowti is 577413.

What is the population of Hirechowti?

Hirechowti has 978 residents in 242 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Hirechowti part of?

Hirechowti comes under Hurali gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Hirechowti?

The nearest statutory town to Hirechowti is Sorab (36 km).

Which crops are grown in Hirechowti?

The main crops reported for Hirechowti are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Hirechowti?

Land-use details for Hirechowti include net area sown: 254.65 hectares, irrigated area: 63.43 hectares, and unirrigated area: 191.22 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Hirechowti?

Government primary school status for Hirechowti is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Hirechowti?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Hirechowti?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Hirechowti?

The total geographical area of Hirechowti is 413.20 hectares.

How many households are in Hirechowti?

Hirechowti has 242 households as per Census 2011.

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