Hulgunchi - Sindhnur, Raichur

Hulgunchi is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Gonawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulgunchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulgunchi is 601170. The village covers a total geographical area of 658.77 hectares and falls under the 584143 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Hulgunchi 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 Hulgunchi

According to the 2011 Census, Hulgunchi village had a total population of 1,222 people, including 598 males and 624 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.41%, with male literacy at 60.12% and female literacy at 35.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 776.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulgunchi

Hulgunchi 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 Hulgunchi

Hulgunchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Hulgunchi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hulgunchi is about 78 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 Hulgunchi

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

Health Facilities in Hulgunchi

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

FAQs about Hulgunchi