Hulkuru - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Hulkuru is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Bangarpet and around 35 km from Kolar. Hulkooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulkuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulkuru is 622720. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.42 hectares and falls under the 563116 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Hulkuru

According to the 2011 Census, Hulkuru village had a total population of 536 people, including 250 males and 286 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 80.54% and female literacy at 58.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulkuru

Hulkuru 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 Hulkuru

Hulkuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Hulkuru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Hulkuru is about 35 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 Hulkuru

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

Health Facilities in Hulkuru

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

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