Hulugalakunte - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Hulugalakunte is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Uduvally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulugalakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulugalakunte is 606154. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.81 hectares and falls under the 577598 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Hulugalakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Hulugalakunte village had a total population of 1,422 people, including 734 males and 688 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 73.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulugalakunte

Hulugalakunte 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 Hulugalakunte

Hulugalakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Hulugalakunte is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hulugalakunte is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulugalakunte

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

Health Facilities in Hulugalakunte

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

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