Hanchinhal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Hanchinhal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hiremannapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanchinhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanchinhal is 601509. The village covers a total geographical area of 1458.58 hectares and falls under the 583279 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hanchinhal

According to the 2011 Census, Hanchinhal village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 510 males and 507 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.62%, with male literacy at 75.06% and female literacy at 56.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanchinhal

Hanchinhal 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 Hanchinhal

Hanchinhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Hanchinhal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Hanchinhal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanchinhal

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

Health Facilities in Hanchinhal

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

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