Kurkihalli - Devadurga, Raichur

Kurkihalli is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Dondambli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurkihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkihalli is 600598. The village covers a total geographical area of 1095.16 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kurkihalli 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 Kurkihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkihalli village had a total population of 1,676 people, including 842 males and 834 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.83%, with male literacy at 52.20% and female literacy at 33.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkihalli

Kurkihalli 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 Kurkihalli

Kurkihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Kurkihalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kurkihalli is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurkihalli

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

Health Facilities in Kurkihalli

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

FAQs about Kurkihalli