Kuniganahalli - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kuniganahalli is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kuniganahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuniganahalli is 614968. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.27 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kuniganahalli 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 Kuniganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kuniganahalli village had a total population of 569 people, including 277 males and 292 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuniganahalli

Kuniganahalli 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 Kuniganahalli

Public transport in the Kuniganahalli 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 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kuniganahalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kuniganahalli is about 37 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 Kuniganahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kuniganahalli

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

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