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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kuniganahalli village has a total population of 569 people, consisting of 277 males and 292 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population569277292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673433
Scheduled Castes (SC)18784103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population358197161
Illiterate Population21180131

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BandihalliEast0.95 km
AdarvalliSouth1.23 km
HarakanahalliWest1.30 km
KiruhunseWest1.86 km
JammanahalliNorth-East1.97 km
HonkaravalliEast1.99 km
HeggoveSouth2.38 km
HalekereNorth-West2.59 km
HosakereNorth2.66 km
HydurSouth-East2.79 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kuniganahalli

Where is Kuniganahalli located?

Kuniganahalli village is located in Sakleshpur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuniganahalli?

Kuniganahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kuniganahalli?

The pincode of Kuniganahalli is 573214.

What is the population of Kuniganahalli?

Kuniganahalli has a total population of 569, including 277 males and 292 females.

How many households are there in Kuniganahalli?

There are 128 households in Kuniganahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kuniganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuniganahalli is 62.92%. Male literacy is 71.12% and female literacy is 55.14%.