Hunukunda - Bangarapet, Kolar

Hunukunda is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Hunkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunukunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunukunda is 622655. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.75 hectares and falls under the 563162 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hunukunda

As per Census 2011, Hunukunda village has a total population of 1,250 people, consisting of 620 males and 630 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,250620630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326369
Scheduled Castes (SC)296139157
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1517477
Literate Population831461370
Illiterate Population419159260

Nearby Villages of Hunukunda

Hunukunda 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)
MadamuthanhalliSouth1.47 km
GanacharapuraWest1.59 km
DoddarahalliSouth-West1.87 km
BadamakanhalliEast1.87 km
MittamalahalliNorth-West2.25 km
PatnaNorth2.45 km
PitchaguntrahalliNorth-East2.49 km
KamandahalliWest2.86 km
VadandahalliNorth-West3.09 km
ChalganahalliWest3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hunukunda

Hunukunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beml Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 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 Bangarpet to Hunukunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Hunukunda is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunukunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hunukunda

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

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

FAQs about Hunukunda

Where is Hunukunda located?

Hunukunda village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hunukunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Hunukunda is Hunkunda.

What is the pincode of Hunukunda?

The pincode of Hunukunda is 563162.

What is the population of Hunukunda?

Hunukunda has a total population of 1,250, including 620 males and 630 females.

How many households are there in Hunukunda?

There are 245 households in Hunukunda.

What is the literacy rate in Hunukunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hunukunda is 66.48%. Male literacy is 74.35% and female literacy is 58.73%.