Hirekeruru is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Several religions are represented among the local population, and all collaborate in the Durgadevi Festival (Jatra) held once every three years.

The local education board has a policy of promoting 100% literacy in Hirekerur.

High school graduates wishing to pursue further study generally move to cities including Haunsabhavi, Hubli, Belgaum, Davanagere Shivamogga and Bengaluru.

Attractions in the region include the site of Madag Masur (Kenchamm Devi), which includes a lake with waterfalls; Byadagi city at 29 km distance; the seed and cotton marketplace 38 km from the town at Ranebennur, and the Joga Falls 80 km from city.

Kaginele peetha, the birthplace of famous saint-poet Kanakdasa is at 24.4 km from hirekerur.