Hire Wankal Kunta - Yelbarga, Koppal

Hire Wankal Kunta is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hirevankalakunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hire Wankal Kunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hire Wankal Kunta is 601293. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.25 hectares and falls under the 583237 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Hire Wankal Kunta

According to the 2011 Census, Hire Wankal Kunta village had a total population of 3,410 people, including 1,745 males and 1,665 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 86.37% and female literacy at 66.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 966, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Hire Wankal Kunta

Hire Wankal Kunta 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 Hire Wankal Kunta

Hire Wankal Kunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Hire Wankal Kunta

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

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