Kiruhunse - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kiruhunse is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kuniganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiruhunse village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiruhunse is 614963. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.95 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kiruhunse village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kiruhunse

According to the 2011 Census, Kiruhunse village had a total population of 342 people, including 170 males and 172 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 70.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiruhunse

Kiruhunse 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 Kiruhunse

Kiruhunse is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kiruhunse is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kiruhunse is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiruhunse

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

Health Facilities in Kiruhunse

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

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