Sujikal - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Sujikal is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kurubarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sujikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sujikal is 605993. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.97 hectares and falls under the 577542 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Sujikal

According to the 2011 Census, Sujikal village had a total population of 1,010 people, including 521 males and 489 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.43%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Sujikal

Sujikal 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 Sujikal

Sujikal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Sujikal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Sujikal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sujikal

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

Health Facilities in Sujikal

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

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