Indian Village Directory

Herur Village

Herur is an inhabited village in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617961, the Census 2011 record lists 912 people in 234 households and the reported area is 1,287.01 hectares. The local references include Nakur Sirangala Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kushalnagar at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Herur is a village in Somvarpet Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617961 and 912 people in 234 households.
Village Code617961
Population912
Households234
Area1,287.01 hectares
Nearest TownKushalnagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Herur
Census Village Code
617961
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Kodagu
District Census Code
576
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Somvarpet
Sub-district Census Code
05567
CD Block
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat
Nakur Sirangala
Households
234
Population
912
Male Population
438
Female Population
474
Sex Ratio
1,082.19
Area
1,287.01 hectares
Area
12.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Kushalnagar
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
571234
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Herur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 912 people, 1,287.01 hectares of reported area and Kushalnagar as the nearest town reference for Herur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKodagu
CD BlockSomvarpet
Gram PanchayatNAKUR SIRANGALA
  • Herur falls under Somvarpet Taluk in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617961.
  • The record lists 912 people living in 234 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,287.01 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kushalnagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density70.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.55%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share26.75%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Herur in the official administrative record. Census village code 617961, Nakur Sirangala Gram Panchayat and Somvarpet CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
576
Sub-district Census Code
05567
Village Census Code
617961
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat Name
Nakur Sirangala

Location and Distance

Kushalnagar is the nearest town listed for Herur, about 8 km away. Madikeri is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Somwarpet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kushalnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kushalnagar
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Kushalnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
1,287.01 hectares
Area
12.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 912 people in 234 households, with 438 male residents and 474 female residents. The average household size is 3.9, and SC share is 8.55% and ST share is 26.75% for Herur. Population density works out to about 70.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
234
Total Population
912
Male Population
438
Female Population
474
Sex Ratio
1,082.19
Average Household Size
3.9
SC Population
78
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
42
SC Population Share
8.55
ST Population
244
ST Male Population
108
ST Female Population
136
ST Population Share
26.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Herur list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Herur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
86.64 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Herur include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Herur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Herur.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Herur show that reported agricultural commodities include Coffee and Paddy and net sown area is 333.56 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Coffee
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
183.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
14.17 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
636.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
333.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
333.56 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Herur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
22
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 13 59%
CRM 9 41%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 27%
Bank of Baroda 2 9.1%
Karnataka Bank Ltd 2 9.1%
Union Bank of India 2 9.1%
Axis Bank Limited 2 9.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) Kushal Nagar, B M Road Survey 90/13 B, Ground Floor, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
Bank of India ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) B. M Road, Baputilayout Ward No 6 Block No 3 Kushal Nagar, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
Canara Bank ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) Kushalnagar Ganesh Nilaya, Main Road, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
Central Bank of India ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) Market Road Ground Floor, Kaveri Arcade Kushalnagar, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) B M Road Kushalnagar 571234 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Suloka Towers, 2nd Block, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) Field Marshal Cariappa Road, Block No.4 Sy No. 1/4, 2/1, 2/2 Kushalnagar, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
State Bank of India ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Kushalnagar (Tp) 2nd Block Dandipet Bm Road 54/2A Phantom Complex, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234
Bank of Baroda ATM 571234 Kodagu Somvarpet Nanjarayapatna Nanjarayapatna Village and Post Nanjarayapatna, Dubare Cross, Siddapura Main Road, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571234

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Herur village located?

Herur is in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Herur village in?

Herur village is in Kodagu district.

Which state is Herur village in?

Herur village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Herur under?

Herur comes under Somvarpet Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Herur?

The Census village code of Herur is 617961.

Which Gram Panchayat is Herur under?

Herur is listed under NAKUR SIRANGALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Somvarpet.

What is the population of Herur village?

The village record lists 912 people and 234 households for Herur.

How many households are in Herur village?

The village record lists 234 households for Herur.

What is the male and female population of Herur?

The record lists 438 male residents and 474 female residents for Herur.

What is the sex ratio of Herur village?

The sex ratio of Herur is 1,082.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Herur village?

The reported geographical area of Herur is 1,287.01 hectares.

What is the population density of Herur village?

The approximate population density of Herur is 70.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Herur?

The nearest town listed for Herur is Kushalnagar, about 8 km away.

How far is Herur from the district headquarters?

Herur is about 27 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Herur from the sub-district headquarters?

Herur is about 35 km from Somwarpet, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Herur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Herur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Herur?

For Herur, reported agricultural commodities include Coffee and Paddy and net sown area is 333.56 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Herur?

The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Herur. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.