- Hirekerur
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Hirekerur | type = city | latd = 14.47 | longd = 75.38
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Haveri
leader_title = B C Patilleader_name =
Historic Place= Abalur birth place of Sarvagnaaltitude = 619
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,874| population_density =
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footnotes =Hirekerur is a
panchayat town inHaveri district in theIndia n state ofKarnataka . The name means "Hire" = Big, "Keri"= pond/lake ,Ur ="village",pronounced as Hee ray kay roor.Geography
Hirekerur is located at coord|14.47|N|75.38|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Hirekerur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hirekerur] ] It has an average elevation of 619
metre s (2030 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] Hirekerur had a population of 15,874. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hirekerur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 66%. In Hirekerur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.Codes
Country code:91, area code:08376
Zip/Pin code: 581111
Religion and Culture
It is also home to a famous
Durga Devi temple located just near the village lake. It has big pond called Durga devi kere, which is approximately 900 acres. People are very good in culture. There are various religions existed here, who coordinates well in all events.Entertainment
Hirekerur, a whack village turned city, has four new theaters surrounding the city. Taluq is where all the business occurs.Abalur is a birth place of Sarvagna 12km from taluk place Hirekerur. There is famous actor cum politician B.C.Patil emerged from this place.
Transport
It has one bus stand with buses operated by KSRTC,
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation . It is not yet connected by rail or air.There is very good transportation facility which connects to all over the state.References
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
