Hulikunte

Hulikunte is a village located in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Challakere (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Chitradurga. As per 2009 stats, Belagere is the gram panchayat of Hulikunte village.

Here you can discover what makes Hulikunte unique in its vibrant Challakere-Chitradurga region. You’ll see Hulikunte’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hulikunte

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hulikunte is 605411. The village spans a total geographical area of 1944 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577522. Challakere is nearest town to Hulikunte village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hulikunte village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Hulikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Hulikunte has a total population of about 2,857, with approximately 1,436 males and 1,421 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 310 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,261 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 42. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.20%, with male literacy at about 68.18% and female literacy near 52.15%. There are around 599 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hulikunte's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hulikunte

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hulikunte. As per the 2011 stats, Hulikunte had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hulikunte

Knowing the nearby villages of Hulikunte helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hulikunte.

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