Sunnakal - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Sunnakal is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Rayalpad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunnakal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunnakal is 621489. The village covers a total geographical area of 1168.53 hectares and falls under the 563134 pincode. Madanapalli (andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sunnakal

According to the 2011 Census, Sunnakal village had a total population of 451 people, including 223 males and 228 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 65.78% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population451223228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603624
Scheduled Castes (SC)222110112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1316566
Literate Population237123114
Illiterate Population214100114

Nearby Villages of Sunnakal

Sunnakal 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)
Jeedimakalapalli (s)South-East2.00 km
MarellapalliSouth2.29 km
AmmagaripetSouth2.39 km
JinkalavaripalliSouth-West2.54 km
YendaguttapalliNorth-West2.63 km
MadarankapalliWest2.82 km
GuntapalliNorth-East3.24 km
RayalpadNorth-West3.32 km
MulagollapalliSouth3.44 km
MandyalaWest3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sunnakal

Sunnakal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tummanamgutta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanapalli (andhra Pradesh) to Sunnakal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Sunnakal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunnakal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sunnakal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sunnakal

Where is Sunnakal located?

Sunnakal village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sunnakal?

The Gram Panchayat of Sunnakal is Rayalpad.

What is the pincode of Sunnakal?

The pincode of Sunnakal is 563134.

What is the population of Sunnakal?

Sunnakal had a total population of 451, including 223 males and 228 females.

How many households are there in Sunnakal?

Sunnakal had 88 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sunnakal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunnakal was 60.61%. Male literacy was 65.78% and female literacy was 55.88%.