Halkurke - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Halkurke is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Tiptur and around 90 km from Tumkur. Halukurike serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halkurke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halkurke is 611978. The village covers a total geographical area of 1138.14 hectares and falls under the 572201 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Halkurke

According to the 2011 Census, Halkurke village had a total population of 2,984 people, including 1,486 males and 1,498 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.90%, with male literacy at 85.90% and female literacy at 71.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Halkurke

Halkurke 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 Halkurke

Halkurke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sree Saradanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Halkurke is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Halkurke is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halkurke

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

Health Facilities in Halkurke

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

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