Hanchinhal - Devadurga, Raichur

Hanchinhal is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Shavantagera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanchinhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanchinhal is 600650. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.82 hectares and falls under the 584113 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Devadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hanchinhal

According to the 2011 Census, Hanchinhal village had a total population of 549 people, including 274 males and 275 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.92%, with male literacy at 71.30% and female literacy at 54.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Hanchinhal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hanchinhal is about 40 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 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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