Wantmuri - Hukkeri, Belagavi

Wantmuri is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Hukkeri and around 47 km from Belgaum. Islampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wantmuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wantmuri is 597659. The village covers a total geographical area of 2361.09 hectares and falls under the 591107 pincode. Hukkeri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Wantmuri

According to the 2011 Census, Wantmuri village had a total population of 1,791 people, including 868 males and 923 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.97%, with male literacy at 43.11% and female literacy at 29.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,651.

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

Nearby Villages of Wantmuri

Wantmuri 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 Wantmuri

Wantmuri 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 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hukkeri to Wantmuri is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Wantmuri is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wantmuri

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

Health Facilities in Wantmuri

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

FAQs about Wantmuri