Sulikunte - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Sulikunte is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Dod Ballapur and around 60 km from Bangalore Rural. Sasalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulikunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulikunte is 625002. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.55 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sulikunte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Sulikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Sulikunte village had a total population of 292 people, including 143 males and 149 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 75.94% and female literacy at 56.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulikunte

Sulikunte 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 Sulikunte

Sulikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maklidrug, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Sulikunte is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Sulikunte is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulikunte

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

Health Facilities in Sulikunte

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

FAQs about Sulikunte