Hongunta - Shahabad, Kalaburagi

Hongunta is a village situated in the Shahabad taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Chitapur and around 35 km from Gulbarga. Hongountta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hongunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hongunta is 620658. The village covers a total geographical area of 4115.48 hectares and falls under the 585228 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Hongunta

As per Census 2011, Hongunta village has a total population of 5,926 people, consisting of 2,987 males and 2,939 females. The village has 1,030 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 892 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,201 literate and 3,725 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hongunta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hongunta

Hongunta 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 Hongunta

Hongunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shahabad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Hongunta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Hongunta is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hongunta

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

Health Facilities in Hongunta

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

FAQs about Hongunta