Ukkunda - Bangarapet, Kolar

Ukkunda is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Budikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukkunda is 622541. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.62 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ukkunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Ukkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Ukkunda village had a total population of 691 people, including 338 males and 353 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.89%, with male literacy at 77.02% and female literacy at 62.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukkunda

Ukkunda 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 Ukkunda

Ukkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maralahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Ukkunda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Ukkunda is about 30 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 Ukkunda

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

Health Facilities in Ukkunda

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

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