Hulgur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Hulgur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hulgur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulgur is 603919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1961.65 hectares and falls under the 581126 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hulgur

As per Census 2011, Hulgur village has a total population of 8,565 people, consisting of 4,304 males and 4,261 females. The village has 1,717 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,918 literate and 2,647 illiterate residents. Additionally, 614 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 655 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,5654,3044,261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,107575532
Scheduled Castes (SC)614304310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)655361294
Literate Population5,9183,1202,798
Illiterate Population2,6471,1841,463

Nearby Villages of Hulgur

Hulgur 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)
BasanalNorth2.48 km
ShisuvinalEast2.58 km
PanigattiWest3.19 km
MadapurSouth3.68 km
GonalaSouth-East4.18 km
KyalkondSouth-West4.40 km
AttigeriNorth-East4.73 km
NelaguddaNorth-West5.05 km
MandiganalEast5.16 km
RattigeriEast5.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hulgur

Hulgur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Hulgur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hulgur is about 45 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 Hulgur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hulgur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hulgur

Where is Hulgur located?

Hulgur village is located in Shiggaon Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hulgur?

Hulgur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hulgur?

The pincode of Hulgur is 581126.

What is the population of Hulgur?

Hulgur has a total population of 8,565, including 4,304 males and 4,261 females.

How many households are there in Hulgur?

There are 1,717 households in Hulgur.

What is the literacy rate in Hulgur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hulgur is 69.10%. Male literacy is 72.49% and female literacy is 65.67%.