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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hunashikatti village had a total population of 1,185 people, including 594 males and 591 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.09%, with male literacy at 70.42% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Hunashikatti