Thumbinakere - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Thumbinakere is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hebballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thumbinakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumbinakere is 605823. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.39 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Thumbinakere 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 Thumbinakere

According to the 2011 Census, Thumbinakere village had a total population of 298 people, including 144 males and 154 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 84.73% and female literacy at 67.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Thumbinakere

Thumbinakere 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 Thumbinakere

Public transport in the Thumbinakere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arbagatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Thumbinakere is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Thumbinakere is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thumbinakere

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

Health Facilities in Thumbinakere

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

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