Hulekere - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Hulekere is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Gubbi and around 40 km from Tumkur. Hindsagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulekere is 611938. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.97 hectares and falls under the 572220 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Hulekere

According to the 2011 Census, Hulekere village had a total population of 749 people, including 373 males and 376 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.79%, with male literacy at 72.11% and female literacy at 51.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulekere

Hulekere 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 Hulekere

Hulekere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Hulekere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Hulekere is about 40 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 Hulekere

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

Health Facilities in Hulekere

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

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