Hunashikatti - Ranibennur, Haveri

Hunashikatti is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kamadod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunashikatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunashikatti is 604525. The village covers a total geographical area of 1280.45 hectares and falls under the 581115 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Hunashikatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranibennur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hunashikatti

According to the 2011 Census, Hunashikatti village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 534 males and 511 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.74%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Hunashikatti

Hunashikatti 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 Hunashikatti

Hunashikatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranibennur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Hunashikatti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hunashikatti is about 42 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 Hunashikatti

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

Health Facilities in Hunashikatti

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

FAQs about Hunashikatti