Hunkunti - Lingasugur, Raichur

Hunkunti is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Lingsugur and around 96 km from Raichur. Mavinabhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunkunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunkunti is 600433. The village covers a total geographical area of 955.83 hectares and falls under the 584122 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hunkunti

According to the 2011 Census, Hunkunti village had a total population of 2,305 people, including 1,084 males and 1,221 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.64%, with male literacy at 56.08% and female literacy at 33.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Hunkunti

Hunkunti 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 Hunkunti

Hunkunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Hunkunti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hunkunti is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunkunti

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

Health Facilities in Hunkunti

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

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