Sunkarlakunte - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Sunkarlakunte is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Pavagada and around 103 km from Tumkur. Kodamadagu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunkarlakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunkarlakunte is 610640. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.2 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sunkarlakunte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Sunkarlakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Sunkarlakunte village had a total population of 437 people, including 217 males and 220 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.32%, with male literacy at 76.32% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunkarlakunte

Sunkarlakunte 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 Sunkarlakunte

Public transport in the Sunkarlakunte is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rangepalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Sunkarlakunte is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sunkarlakunte is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunkarlakunte

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

Health Facilities in Sunkarlakunte

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

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