Hanchinhal (K) - Sindhnur, Raichur

Hanchinhal (K) is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Jalihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanchinhal (K) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanchinhal (K) is 601081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1050 hectares and falls under the 584128 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Hanchinhal (K) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindhanur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hanchinhal (K)

According to the 2011 Census, Hanchinhal (K) village had a total population of 1,896 people, including 912 males and 984 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.51%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 511, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,896912984
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234125109
Scheduled Castes (SC)511244267
Scheduled Tribes (ST)672839
Literate Population1,255681574
Illiterate Population641231410

Nearby Villages of Hanchinhal (K)

Hanchinhal (K) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JalihalWest2.57 km
HanumapurNorth3.09 km
ShanthinagarEast3.19 km
PannapurSouth-West3.95 km
KonthanurSouth-East4.36 km
GorebalNorth-East4.61 km
GandhinagarNorth-West5.39 km
BevinhalWest6.21 km
KaratgiSouth-West6.49 km
HattiNorth6.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanchinhal (K)

Hanchinhal (K) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duroji, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Hanchinhal (K) is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hanchinhal (K) is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanchinhal (K)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hanchinhal (K)

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 (K) village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hanchinhal (K)

Where is Hanchinhal (K) located?

Hanchinhal (K) village is located in Sindhnur Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hanchinhal (K)?

The Gram Panchayat of Hanchinhal (K) is Jalihal.

What is the pincode of Hanchinhal (K)?

The pincode of Hanchinhal (K) is 584128.

What is the population of Hanchinhal (K)?

Hanchinhal (K) had a total population of 1,896, including 912 males and 984 females.

How many households are there in Hanchinhal (K)?

Hanchinhal (K) had 378 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hanchinhal (K)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanchinhal (K) was 75.51%. Male literacy was 86.53% and female literacy was 65.60%.