Hulkur - Malur, Kolar

Hulkur is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Araleri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulkur is 622226. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.51 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Hulkur

As per Census 2011, Hulkur village has a total population of 823 people, consisting of 424 males and 399 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulkur

Hulkur 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 Hulkur

Hulkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Hulkur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Hulkur is about 37 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 Hulkur

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

Health Facilities in Hulkur

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

FAQs about Hulkur