Hulugundi - Belur, Hassan

Hulugundi is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hulugundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulugundi is 615344. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.83 hectares and falls under the 573216 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Hulugundi 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 Hulugundi

As per Census 2011, Hulugundi village has a total population of 1,164 people, consisting of 580 males and 584 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 822 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,164580584
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347163
Scheduled Castes (SC)822410412
Literate Population575311264
Illiterate Population589269320

Nearby Villages of Hulugundi

Hulugundi 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)
HalthoreSouth-East1.44 km
KeshavapuraEast2.07 km
HandraluNorth2.12 km
ByadrahalliEast2.14 km
HiruguppeWest2.18 km
KamenahalliSouth2.38 km
HanikeSouth-West2.49 km
GundasettihalliSouth2.80 km
DoddagadduvalliEast3.04 km
MadihalliNorth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hulugundi

Hulugundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Hulugundi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hulugundi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulugundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hulugundi

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

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

FAQs about Hulugundi

Where is Hulugundi located?

Hulugundi village is located in Belur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hulugundi?

Hulugundi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hulugundi?

The pincode of Hulugundi is 573216.

What is the population of Hulugundi?

Hulugundi has a total population of 1,164, including 580 males and 584 females.

How many households are there in Hulugundi?

There are 273 households in Hulugundi.

What is the literacy rate in Hulugundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hulugundi is 49.40%. Male literacy is 53.62% and female literacy is 45.21%.