Lakkunda - Belur, Hassan

Lakkunda is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Lakkunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkunda is 615412. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.95 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lakkunda 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 Lakkunda

As per Census 2011, Lakkunda village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 265 males and 263 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakkunda

Lakkunda 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 Lakkunda

Lakkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Lakkunda

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

FAQs about Lakkunda