Sasalukunte - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Sasalukunte is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Pavagada and around 136 km from Tumkur. Saasalukunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasalukunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasalukunte is 610539. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.53 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sasalukunte

As per Census 2011, Sasalukunte village has a total population of 2,665 people, consisting of 1,412 males and 1,253 females. The village has 613 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,580 literate and 1,085 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 426 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasalukunte

Sasalukunte 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 Sasalukunte

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sasalukunte. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Sasalukunte is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sasalukunte is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasalukunte

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

Health Facilities in Sasalukunte

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

FAQs about Sasalukunte