Hirehunakunti - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Hirehunakunti is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Hungund and around 67 km from Bagalkot. Jambaldinni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirehunakunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirehunakunti is 598985. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.6 hectares and falls under the 587125 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hirehunakunti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hungund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirehunakunti

According to the 2011 Census, Hirehunakunti village had a total population of 322 people, including 166 males and 156 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.41%, with male literacy at 84.25% and female literacy at 42.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hirehunakunti

Hirehunakunti is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hirehunakunti

Public transport in the Hirehunakunti is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Hirehunakunti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Hirehunakunti is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirehunakunti

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hirehunakunti village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hirehunakunti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hirehunakunti village are given below:

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