Hunashikatti - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Hunashikatti is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Jamkhandi and around 80 km from Bagalkot. Hulyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunashikatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunashikatti is 598443. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.38 hectares and falls under the 587301 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hunashikatti

As per Census 2011, Hunashikatti village has a total population of 1,185 people, consisting of 594 males and 591 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 603 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hunashikatti are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,185594591
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19897101
Scheduled Castes (SC)317156161
Literate Population603350253
Illiterate Population582244338

Nearby Villages of Hunashikatti

Hunashikatti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HulyalSouth-West3.51 km
KonnurSouth-East3.97 km
MareguddiSouth5.03 km
LinganurEast6.07 km
KumbarhalNorth6.39 km
SiddapurWest6.75 km
KunchanurNorth-East6.89 km
JakanurNorth-East7.24 km
RamateerthWest7.35 km
RabkaviEast8.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hunashikatti

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hunashikatti. The nearest railway station is Mulvad, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Hunashikatti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Hunashikatti is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunashikatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hunashikatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Hunashikatti

Where is Hunashikatti located?

Hunashikatti village is located in Jamkhandi Taluka, Bagalkote district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hunashikatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Hunashikatti is Hulyal.

What is the pincode of Hunashikatti?

The pincode of Hunashikatti is 587301.

What is the population of Hunashikatti?

Hunashikatti has a total population of 1,185, including 594 males and 591 females.

How many households are there in Hunashikatti?

There are 221 households in Hunashikatti.

What is the literacy rate in Hunashikatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hunashikatti is 50.89%. Male literacy is 58.92% and female literacy is 42.81%.