Hunashikatti - Nargund, Gadag

Hunashikatti is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hunsikatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunashikatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunashikatti is 601876. The village covers a total geographical area of 1224.87 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hunashikatti

According to the 2011 Census, Hunashikatti village had a total population of 2,473 people, including 1,276 males and 1,197 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 88.58% and female literacy at 65.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Hunashikatti

Hunashikatti 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 Hunashikatti

Hunashikatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Navalgund Rd, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Hunashikatti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Hunashikatti is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunashikatti

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

Health Facilities in Hunashikatti

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

FAQs about Hunashikatti