U Khanapur - Hukkeri, Belagavi

U Khanapur is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Hukkeri and around 35 km from Belgaum. U Khanapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of U Khanapur is 597579. The village covers a total geographical area of 1417.65 hectares and falls under the 591221 pincode. Sankeshwar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of U Khanapur

According to the 2011 Census, U Khanapur village had a total population of 7,392 people, including 3,684 males and 3,708 females, living in 1,594 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 58.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 710, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,029.

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

Nearby Villages of U Khanapur

U Khanapur 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 U Khanapur

U Khanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sankeshwar to U Khanapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to U Khanapur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in U Khanapur

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

Health Facilities in U Khanapur

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

FAQs about U Khanapur