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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hunasaghatta village had a total population of 2,328 people, including 1,168 males and 1,160 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.88%, with male literacy at 88.31% and female literacy at 73.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Hunasaghatta