Hunched - Sirwar, Raichur

Hunched is a village situated in the Sirwar taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Manvi and around 47 km from Raichur. Navalakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunched village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunched is 600955. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.82 hectares and falls under the 584129 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Hunched

According to the 2011 Census, Hunched village had a total population of 851 people, including 414 males and 437 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.95%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 26.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

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

Nearby Villages of Hunched

Hunched 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 Hunched

Hunched is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Hunched is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Hunched is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunched

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

Health Facilities in Hunched

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

FAQs about Hunched