Hulikallu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Hulikallu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hulikallu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikallu is 616628. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.03 hectares and falls under the 573142 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hulikallu

As per Census 2011, Hulikallu village has a total population of 2,151 people, consisting of 1,040 males and 1,111 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,271 literate and 880 illiterate residents. Additionally, 552 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 391 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1511,0401,111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20393110
Scheduled Castes (SC)552269283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391189202
Literate Population1,271690581
Illiterate Population880350530

Nearby Villages of Hulikallu

Hulikallu 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)
BettadahalliSouth-East1.61 km
SiddapuraNorth1.78 km
AllapatnaNorth-West2.02 km
KaniyarEast2.33 km
DasanapuraSouth-East2.42 km
MudaganurWest2.42 km
Kanive KavalNorth-East2.73 km
KabbaligereSouth2.82 km
HeggadihalliSouth-West2.94 km
MadikehosahalliNorth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hulikallu

Hulikallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Hulikallu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hulikallu is about 40 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 Hulikallu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hulikallu

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

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

FAQs about Hulikallu

Where is Hulikallu located?

Hulikallu village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hulikallu?

Hulikallu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hulikallu?

The pincode of Hulikallu is 573142.

What is the population of Hulikallu?

Hulikallu has a total population of 2,151, including 1,040 males and 1,111 females.

How many households are there in Hulikallu?

There are 536 households in Hulikallu.

What is the literacy rate in Hulikallu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hulikallu is 59.09%. Male literacy is 66.35% and female literacy is 52.30%.