Handikunte - Sira, Tumakuru

Handikunte is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Sira and around 72 km from Tumkur. Handikunte village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handikunte is 610303. The village covers a total geographical area of 531.08 hectares and falls under the 572113 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Handikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Handikunte village had a total population of 777 people, including 385 males and 392 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.48%, with male literacy at 77.06% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Handikunte

Handikunte 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 Handikunte

Handikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Handikunte is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Handikunte is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handikunte

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

Health Facilities in Handikunte

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

FAQs about Handikunte