Huskuru - Alur, Hassan

Huskuru is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Karagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Huskuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Huskuru is 616281. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.93 hectares and falls under the 573129 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Huskuru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Huskuru

According to the 2011 Census, Huskuru village had a total population of 187 people, including 93 males and 94 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.25%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Huskuru

Huskuru 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 Huskuru

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Huskuru. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Huskuru is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Huskuru is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Huskuru

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

Health Facilities in Huskuru

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

FAQs about Huskuru