Hulkere - Pandavapura, Mandya

Hulkere is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. K Bettahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulkere is 614158. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.23 hectares and falls under the 571435 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hulkere

According to the 2011 Census, Hulkere village had a total population of 673 people, including 342 males and 331 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.98%, with male literacy at 68.30% and female literacy at 55.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulkere

Hulkere 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 Hulkere

Hulkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandavapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Hulkere is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Hulkere is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulkere

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

Health Facilities in Hulkere

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

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