Ukkund - Ranibennur, Haveri

Ukkund is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Ukkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukkund is 604532. The village covers a total geographical area of 727.76 hectares and falls under the 581208 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ukkund

As per Census 2011, Ukkund village has a total population of 2,361 people, consisting of 1,199 males and 1,162 females. The village has 479 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,658 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 537 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukkund

Ukkund 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 Ukkund

Ukkund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devargudda, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Ukkund is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Ukkund is about 47 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 Ukkund

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

Health Facilities in Ukkund

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

FAQs about Ukkund