Hulikere - Belur, Hassan

Hulikere is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Gonisomenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikere is 615282. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.86 hectares and falls under the 573121 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Hulikere

According to the 2011 Census, Hulikere village had a total population of 781 people, including 383 males and 398 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.13%, with male literacy at 96.66% and female literacy at 79.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulikere

Hulikere 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 Hulikere

Hulikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanivehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Hulikere is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hulikere is about 36 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 Hulikere

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

Health Facilities in Hulikere

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

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