Hiriyur is a town situated on the
Mumbai-
Bangalore National Highway , the National Highway 4. This place houses Mari Kanive, the oldest dam in
Karnataka.
Mari Kanive is an architectural masterpiece built across the Vedavati River. The
Vedavati River of Hiriyur is the major water source for the people of
Chitradurga and
Tumkur districts. There are several rural markets in this town. Tyaramalleshwara Temple, erected in 1466 AD, is the major point of attraction at Hiriyur.
Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport.
