Sulikunte - Bangarapet, Kolar

Sulikunte 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 28 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Soolikunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulikunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulikunte is 622481. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.78 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sulikunte 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 Sulikunte

As per Census 2011, Sulikunte village has a total population of 1,060 people, consisting of 559 males and 501 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 667 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,060559501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1126646
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537479
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21156
Literate Population667397270
Illiterate Population393162231

Nearby Villages of Sulikunte

Sulikunte 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)
KempasandraSouth-East1.53 km
MugalabeleNorth-East1.76 km
VurugurkiSouth-West1.77 km
YagnavadaniSouth1.89 km
MadamangalaEast1.91 km
MageriNorth2.03 km
HalepalyaSouth2.09 km
VadagereNorth-West2.19 km
AgalakoteSouth-East2.20 km
BasapuraSouth2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sulikunte

Sulikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maralahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Sulikunte is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Sulikunte is about 28 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 Sulikunte

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sulikunte

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sulikunte 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 Sulikunte

Where is Sulikunte located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sulikunte?

The Gram Panchayat of Sulikunte is Soolikunte.

What is the pincode of Sulikunte?

The pincode of Sulikunte is 563114.

What is the population of Sulikunte?

Sulikunte has a total population of 1,060, including 559 males and 501 females.

How many households are there in Sulikunte?

There are 236 households in Sulikunte.

What is the literacy rate in Sulikunte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulikunte is 62.92%. Male literacy is 71.02% and female literacy is 53.89%.