Hanchur

Hanchur is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Hanchur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Hanchur unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Hanchur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hanchur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hanchur is 616431. The village spans a total geographical area of 220.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573218. Alur is nearest town to Hanchur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hanchur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hanchur

Population of Hanchur

According to the 2011 Census, Hanchur has a total population of about 660, with approximately 327 males and 333 females. The sex ratio is around 1018 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 258 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.36%, with male literacy at about 75.23% and female literacy near 57.66%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hanchur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hanchur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hanchur. As per the 2011 stats, Hanchur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hanchur

Knowing the nearby villages of Hanchur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hanchur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanchur