Hunnur - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Hunnur is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Jamkhandi and around 88 km from Bagalkot. Hunnur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunnur is 598438. The village covers a total geographical area of 934.56 hectares and falls under the 587119 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Hunnur 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 Hunnur

According to the 2011 Census, Hunnur village had a total population of 9,771 people, including 4,849 males and 4,922 females, living in 1,960 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 64.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Hunnur

Hunnur 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 Hunnur

Hunnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchli, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Hunnur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Hunnur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunnur

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

Health Facilities in Hunnur

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

FAQs about Hunnur