Huskuru Village - 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 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 Huskuru

As per Census 2011, Huskuru village has a total population of 187 people, consisting of 93 males and 94 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 125 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 187 93 94
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 14 8 6
Scheduled Castes (SC) 71 34 37
Literate Population 125 70 55
Illiterate Population 62 23 39

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SulagoduNorth-West1.09 km
HulasinahalliEast1.11 km
MagadihalliSouth-East1.13 km
NeragalaleNorth1.53 km
KakkehalliWest1.93 km
JanardanahalliSouth-West2.41 km
BharathurSouth-East2.41 km
KodagathavalliEast2.43 km
KudidaleNorth-West2.57 km
HanjaligeEast2.72 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Huskuru

Where is Huskuru located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Huskuru?

The Gram Panchayat of Huskuru is Karagodu.

What is the pincode of Huskuru?

The pincode of Huskuru is 573129.

What is the population of Huskuru?

Huskuru has a total population of 187, including 93 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Huskuru?

There are 49 households in Huskuru.

What is the literacy rate in Huskuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Huskuru is 66.84%. Male literacy is 75.27% and female literacy is 58.51%.