Hunsihal - Yelbarga, Koppal

Hunsihal is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Gunnal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunsihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunsihal is 601302. The village covers a total geographical area of 1897.63 hectares and falls under the 583237 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hunsihal 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 Hunsihal

According to the 2011 Census, Hunsihal village had a total population of 3,953 people, including 2,043 males and 1,910 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.55%, with male literacy at 63.50% and female literacy at 38.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Hunsihal

Hunsihal 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 Hunsihal

Hunsihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koppal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Hunsihal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Hunsihal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunsihal

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

Health Facilities in Hunsihal

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

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