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 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 Hanchinhal

As per Census 2011, Hanchinhal village has a total population of 549 people, consisting of 274 males and 275 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Hanchinhal