Hulkihal - Karatagi, Koppal

Hulkihal is a village situated in the Karatagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Gangawati and around 70 km from Koppal. Hulkihal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulkihal is 601687. The village covers a total geographical area of 1310.83 hectares and falls under the 583229 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hulkihal

As per Census 2011, Hulkihal village has a total population of 3,710 people, consisting of 1,801 males and 1,909 females. The village has 759 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,019 literate and 1,691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 665 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 666 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulkihal

Hulkihal 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 Hulkihal

Hulkihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bayaluvaddigeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Hulkihal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Hulkihal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulkihal

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

Health Facilities in Hulkihal

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

FAQs about Hulkihal