Sulakunte - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Sulakunte is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Devanahalli and around 53 km from Bangalore Rural. Kundana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulakunte is 625283. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.83 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sulakunte

As per Census 2011, Sulakunte village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 245 males and 231 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 258 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population476245231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462620
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246262
Scheduled Tribes (ST)213112101
Literate Population258143115
Illiterate Population218102116

Nearby Villages of Sulakunte

Sulakunte 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)
BachahalliWest0.97 km
LingadeeragollahalliEast1.11 km
DyavarahalliSouth-East1.33 km
BannimangalaNorth-West1.45 km
Bannimangala AmanikereWest1.57 km
VenkatapuraNorth-East1.72 km
ThindluSouth1.79 km
PandithapuraWest1.93 km
AlurdoddanahalliNorth2.31 km
DoddacheemanahalliEast2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sulakunte

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sulakunte. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Sulakunte is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Sulakunte is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulakunte

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

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

Health Facilities in Sulakunte

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sulakunte

Where is Sulakunte located?

Sulakunte village is located in Devanahalli Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sulakunte?

The Gram Panchayat of Sulakunte is Kundana.

What is the population of Sulakunte?

Sulakunte has a total population of 476, including 245 males and 231 females.

How many households are there in Sulakunte?

There are 104 households in Sulakunte.

What is the literacy rate in Sulakunte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulakunte is 54.20%. Male literacy is 58.37% and female literacy is 49.78%.