Urukehalli - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Urukehalli is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Kunigal and around 42 km from Tumkur. Bilidevalaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urukehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urukehalli is 612600. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.2 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Urukehalli

As per Census 2011, Urukehalli village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 162 males and 186 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,148 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 216 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Urukehalli

Urukehalli 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 Urukehalli

Urukehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Urukehalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Urukehalli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Urukehalli

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

Health Facilities in Urukehalli

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

FAQs about Urukehalli