Hulikunte - Challakere, Chitradurga

Hulikunte is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Belagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulikunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikunte is 605411. The village covers a total geographical area of 1944 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Hulikunte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hulikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Hulikunte village had a total population of 2,857 people, including 1,436 males and 1,421 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 76.60% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulikunte

Hulikunte 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 Hulikunte

Hulikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Hulikunte is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hulikunte 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 Hulikunte

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

Health Facilities in Hulikunte

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

FAQs about Hulikunte