Sunkeshwarhal - Arakera, Raichur

Sunkeshwarhal is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Devadurga and around 45 km from Raichur. Ramadurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunkeshwarhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunkeshwarhal is 600658. The village covers a total geographical area of 838.89 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sunkeshwarhal

As per Census 2011, Sunkeshwarhal village has a total population of 1,624 people, consisting of 806 males and 818 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 879 literate and 745 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunkeshwarhal

Sunkeshwarhal 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 Sunkeshwarhal

Sunkeshwarhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Sunkeshwarhal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Sunkeshwarhal 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 Sunkeshwarhal

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

Health Facilities in Sunkeshwarhal

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

FAQs about Sunkeshwarhal