Huluginakatte - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Huluginakatte is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Shikarpur and around 62 km from Shimoga. Hosuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Huluginakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Huluginakatte is 607808. The village covers a total geographical area of 944.89 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Huluginakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Huluginakatte village had a total population of 522 people, including 243 males and 279 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.04%, with male literacy at 80.19% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Huluginakatte

Huluginakatte 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 Huluginakatte

Huluginakatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Huluginakatte is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Huluginakatte is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Huluginakatte

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

Health Facilities in Huluginakatte

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

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