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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hulgur village had a total population of 8,565 people, including 4,304 males and 4,261 females, living in 1,717 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 75.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 655.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Hulgur