Hunasaghatta - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Hunasaghatta is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Tarikere and around 75 km from Chikmagalur. Hunasaghatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunasaghatta is 609203. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.33 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Hunasaghatta

As per Census 2011, Hunasaghatta village has a total population of 2,328 people, consisting of 1,168 males and 1,160 females. The village has 574 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,726 literate and 602 illiterate residents. Additionally, 483 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3281,1681,160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1949995
Scheduled Castes (SC)483233250
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452223
Literate Population1,726944782
Illiterate Population602224378

Nearby Villages of Hunasaghatta

Hunasaghatta 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)
GollarahalliSouth1.33 km
MedihalliNorth-West1.43 km
MudugundiNorth-East1.73 km
NarasipuraEast2.25 km
MuddenahalliNorth-West2.45 km
BommenahalliWest2.61 km
SoppinahalliWest2.65 km
SavemardikavalSouth2.68 km
KaranaghattaNorth-East2.89 km
SirehalliNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hunasaghatta

Hunasaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Tarikere to Hunasaghatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Hunasaghatta is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunasaghatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hunasaghatta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hunasaghatta

Where is Hunasaghatta located?

Hunasaghatta village is located in Tarikere Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hunasaghatta?

Hunasaghatta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hunasaghatta?

The pincode of Hunasaghatta is 577228.

What is the population of Hunasaghatta?

Hunasaghatta has a total population of 2,328, including 1,168 males and 1,160 females.

How many households are there in Hunasaghatta?

There are 574 households in Hunasaghatta.

What is the literacy rate in Hunasaghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hunasaghatta is 74.14%. Male literacy is 80.82% and female literacy is 67.41%.