Hunase - Alur, Hassan

Hunase is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Taluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunase is 616296. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.95 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Hunase

As per Census 2011, Hunase village has a total population of 696 people, consisting of 339 males and 357 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population696339357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763838
Scheduled Castes (SC)482622
Scheduled Tribes (ST)289141148
Literate Population425227198
Illiterate Population271112159

Nearby Villages of Hunase

Hunase 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KesagoduNorth-West1.29 km
KallakereSouth-East1.32 km
AjjenahalliNorth-East1.32 km
BeerakanahalliEast1.55 km
BilugavalliSouth-West1.66 km
BolenahalliNorth1.77 km
HonnavalliWest1.98 km
KamathiSouth2.06 km
VaderahalliNorth2.08 km
NeelanahalliNorth-West2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hunase

Hunase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Hunase is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hunase is about 38 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 Hunase

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hunase

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hunase

Where is Hunase located?

Hunase village is located in Alur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hunase?

The Gram Panchayat of Hunase is Taluru.

What is the pincode of Hunase?

The pincode of Hunase is 573213.

What is the population of Hunase?

Hunase has a total population of 696, including 339 males and 357 females.

How many households are there in Hunase?

There are 144 households in Hunase.

What is the literacy rate in Hunase?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hunase is 61.06%. Male literacy is 66.96% and female literacy is 55.46%.