Sunthan - Kalagi, Kalaburagi

Sunthan is a village situated in the Kalagi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Chincholi and around 70 km from Gulbarga. Kodli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunthan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunthan is 620426. The village covers a total geographical area of 979.22 hectares and falls under the 585324 pincode. Chincholi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sunthan

As per Census 2011, Sunthan village has a total population of 1,146 people, consisting of 569 males and 577 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 569 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,146569577
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286464
Scheduled Castes (SC)416214202
Literate Population569341228
Illiterate Population577228349

Nearby Villages of Sunthan

Sunthan 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)
HulsgudNorth-West2.36 km
JawaharnagarEast3.27 km
SeriEast4.29 km
GandhinagarNorth-East4.40 km
KanchanhalSouth-West4.49 km
RummungudNorth-East4.79 km
KodliSouth-East5.13 km
Sugur (k)South-West5.16 km
RatkalWest5.18 km
MukrambaNorth-West5.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sunthan

Sunthan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Seram, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chincholi to Sunthan is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Sunthan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunthan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sunthan

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

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

FAQs about Sunthan

Where is Sunthan located?

Sunthan village is located in Kalagi Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sunthan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sunthan is Kodli.

What is the pincode of Sunthan?

The pincode of Sunthan is 585324.

What is the population of Sunthan?

Sunthan has a total population of 1,146, including 569 males and 577 females.

How many households are there in Sunthan?

There are 229 households in Sunthan.

What is the literacy rate in Sunthan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunthan is 49.65%. Male literacy is 59.93% and female literacy is 39.51%.