Hulikunte - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Hulikunte is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Koratagere and around 30 km from Tumkur. Hullikunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulikunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikunte is 611077. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.43 hectares and falls under the 572129 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Hulikunte

As per Census 2011, Hulikunte village has a total population of 1,866 people, consisting of 911 males and 955 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,412 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hulikunte are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,866911955
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1759877
Scheduled Castes (SC)480232248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)804337
Literate Population1,412729683
Illiterate Population454182272

Nearby Villages of Hulikunte

Hulikunte 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)
MuggiranakaluveWest1.15 km
SonnenahalliEast1.38 km
HulugonahalliSouth1.46 km
HosahalliWest1.74 km
ObaladevarahalliNorth1.78 km
DevarahalliNorth-West1.81 km
GowraganahalliNorth-East2.17 km
KamenahalliNorth-West2.30 km
GantiganahalliSouth-East2.39 km
KamarajanahalliSouth2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hulikunte

Hulikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kyatsandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Hulikunte is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Hulikunte is about 30 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 Hulikunte

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hulikunte

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hulikunte

Where is Hulikunte located?

Hulikunte village is located in Koratagere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hulikunte?

The Gram Panchayat of Hulikunte is Hullikunte.

What is the pincode of Hulikunte?

The pincode of Hulikunte is 572129.

What is the population of Hulikunte?

Hulikunte has a total population of 1,866, including 911 males and 955 females.

How many households are there in Hulikunte?

There are 469 households in Hulikunte.

What is the literacy rate in Hulikunte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hulikunte is 75.67%. Male literacy is 80.02% and female literacy is 71.52%.