Sunkeswara - Manvi, Raichur

Sunkeswara is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Sunkeshwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunkeswara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunkeswara is 601005. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077.64 hectares and falls under the 584203 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sunkeswara

According to the 2011 Census, Sunkeswara village had a total population of 3,525 people, including 1,779 males and 1,746 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.99%, with male literacy at 57.29% and female literacy at 36.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,814, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 587.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunkeswara

Sunkeswara 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 Sunkeswara

Sunkeswara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Matmari, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Sunkeswara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Sunkeswara is about 37 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 Sunkeswara

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

Health Facilities in Sunkeswara

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

FAQs about Sunkeswara