Hulikunte - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Hulikunte is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Dod Ballapur and around 40 km from Bangalore Rural. Hulikunte village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikunte is 625187. The village covers a total geographical area of 851.14 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Hulikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Hulikunte village had a total population of 1,985 people, including 1,013 males and 972 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.21%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 66.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulikunte

Hulikunte 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 Hulikunte

Hulikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Hulikunte is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Hulikunte is about 40 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 Hulikunte

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

Health Facilities in Hulikunte

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

FAQs about Hulikunte