Hungund - Shiggaon, Haveri

Hungund is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hunagund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hungund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hungund is 603956. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.04 hectares and falls under the 581203 pincode. Bankapura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Hungund 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 Hungund

As per Census 2011, Hungund village has a total population of 1,535 people, consisting of 781 males and 754 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 999 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hungund

Hungund 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 Hungund

Hungund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankapura to Hungund is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Hungund is about 33 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 Hungund

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

Health Facilities in Hungund

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

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