Poolakuntahalli - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Poolakuntahalli is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ganjigunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poolakuntahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poolakuntahalli is 624082. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.22 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Poolakuntahalli

As per Census 2011, Poolakuntahalli village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 253 males and 230 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 261 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population483253230
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794336
Scheduled Castes (SC)552728
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261142119
Literate Population20612779
Illiterate Population277126151

Nearby Villages of Poolakuntahalli

Poolakuntahalli 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)
MadenahalliNorth-West1.08 km
ChikkabandaragattaSouth-East1.53 km
KyasagereEast2.00 km
K.gollahalliNorth-East2.10 km
G.kurubarahalliSouth-West2.16 km
KorlaparthiNorth2.28 km
AlagurkiWest2.75 km
ChangavarahalliSouth-East3.09 km
ChokkanahalliSouth3.15 km
ChikkachinnappanahalliSouth-East3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Poolakuntahalli

Poolakuntahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Poolakuntahalli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Poolakuntahalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poolakuntahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Poolakuntahalli

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

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

FAQs about Poolakuntahalli

Where is Poolakuntahalli located?

Poolakuntahalli village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poolakuntahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Poolakuntahalli is Ganjigunte.

What is the pincode of Poolakuntahalli?

The pincode of Poolakuntahalli is 562104.

What is the population of Poolakuntahalli?

Poolakuntahalli has a total population of 483, including 253 males and 230 females.

How many households are there in Poolakuntahalli?

There are 94 households in Poolakuntahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Poolakuntahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poolakuntahalli is 42.65%. Male literacy is 50.20% and female literacy is 34.35%.