Handriyal (Raj) - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Handriyal (Raj) is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Algud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handriyal (Raj) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handriyal (Raj) is 599790. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.34 hectares and falls under the 585331 pincode. Umarga (maharashtra) is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Handriyal (Raj)

As per Census 2011, Handriyal (Raj) village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 302 males and 282 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 353 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Handriyal (Raj) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population584302282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753738
Scheduled Castes (SC)17116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)713635
Literate Population353228125
Illiterate Population23174157

Nearby Villages of Handriyal (Raj)

Handriyal (Raj) 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)
MannalliNorth-West3.18 km
ChittakaldevNorth-East3.34 km
WaddergaSouth-East3.62 km
AlgoodEast3.87 km
UjlamSouth-West3.90 km
ManhalliNorth4.95 km
UrkiNorth-East5.13 km
ThorliwadiNorth-West5.37 km
DhaktiwadiNorth-West5.50 km
HippargaraoNorth-West5.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Handriyal (Raj)

Handriyal (Raj) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bablad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarga (maharashtra) to Handriyal (Raj) is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Handriyal (Raj) is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handriyal (Raj)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Handriyal (Raj) 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 Handriyal (Raj)

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

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

FAQs about Handriyal (Raj)

Where is Handriyal (Raj) located?

Handriyal (Raj) village is located in Basavakalyan Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Handriyal (Raj)?

The Gram Panchayat of Handriyal (Raj) is Algud.

What is the pincode of Handriyal (Raj)?

The pincode of Handriyal (Raj) is 585331.

What is the population of Handriyal (Raj)?

Handriyal (Raj) has a total population of 584, including 302 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Handriyal (Raj)?

There are 89 households in Handriyal (Raj).

What is the literacy rate in Handriyal (Raj)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Handriyal (Raj) is 60.45%. Male literacy is 75.50% and female literacy is 44.33%.