Village code 609141

Hirekathur Village, Tarikere Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population

Hirekathur is a village in Tarikere Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Chikmagalur 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.

Hirekathur village map in Karnataka
Hirekathur village map image for Tarikere Taluk, Karnataka.

Village Overview

Hirekathur is a village in Tarikere Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. For Hirekathur, the population is 180, PIN code is 577228 and Census village code is 609141. 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 Hirekathur village
Village code609141
PIN code577228
Population180
Households39
Area403.68 ha / 4.04 sq. km / 998 acres
Population density45 people per sq. km
Sex ratio875 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townTarikere (5 km)
Current stateKarnataka
Census 2011 stateKarnataka
Current districtChikmagalur
Census 2011 districtChikmagalur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 577228. This helps users verify the postal area for Hirekathur, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Hirekathur village
PIN code577228
Post offices linked with this PINTarikere S.O, Amruthapura B.O, Belenahalli B.O, Bettadahalli B.O, Doranalu B.O, and Gulladamane B.O
Best matching post officeTarikere S.O (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtChikkamagaluru
Postal stateKarnataka
Postal divisionChikkamagaluru Division
Postal circleKarnataka Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Hirekathur comes under Belenahalli gram panchayat and Tarikere C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Tarikere Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Tarikere at 5 km. The Census district headquarters, Chikmagalur, is 80 km away.

Administrative details for Hirekathur
Current stateKarnataka
Census 2011 stateKarnataka
Current districtChikmagalur
Census 2011 districtChikmagalur
State code29
District code570
Taluk / Census sub-district code5528
C.D. Block code96
Block panchayat code96

Population Profile

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

Total population

180 residents in 39 households

Male population

96

Female population

84

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 54; Scheduled Tribes: 20

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

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

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 Hirekathur
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 Hirekathur
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
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 marketAvailable
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
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 Hirekathur
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable

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 Hirekathur
Net area sown307 hectares
Irrigated area92.47 hectares
Unirrigated area214.53 hectares
Canal irrigated area52.47 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area40 hectares
Main cropArecanut
Second cropSugar Cane

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 Hirekathur
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bylenahalli, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tarikere (Tmc), 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tarikere, 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 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.

How to Reach Hirekathur

Tarikere (5 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Tarikere 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 Hirekathur
Nearest major townTarikere (5 km)
Taluk headquartersTarikere (5 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 Hirekathur. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Hirekathur
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer3
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well 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
River CanalAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath for General PublicAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
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 Hirekathur village located?

Hirekathur is located in Tarikere Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Chikmagalur.

Which Taluk is Hirekathur in?

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

Which district is Hirekathur in?

District: Chikmagalur.

What is the village code of Hirekathur?

The Census village code of Hirekathur is 609141.

What is the PIN code of Hirekathur?

The PIN code reported for Hirekathur is 577228.

What is the population of Hirekathur?

Hirekathur has 180 residents in 39 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Hirekathur part of?

Hirekathur comes under Belenahalli gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Hirekathur?

The nearest statutory town to Hirekathur is Tarikere (5 km).

Which crops are grown in Hirekathur?

The main crops reported for Hirekathur are Arecanut and Sugar Cane.

What land-use details are available for Hirekathur?

Land-use details for Hirekathur include net area sown: 307 hectares, irrigated area: 92.47 hectares, and unirrigated area: 214.53 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Hirekathur?

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

Is public bus service available in Hirekathur?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Hirekathur?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Hirekathur?

The total geographical area of Hirekathur is 403.68 hectares.

How many households are in Hirekathur?

Hirekathur has 39 households as per Census 2011.

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