Hulikere - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Hulikere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Turuvekere and around 71 km from Tumkur. Goni Tumkur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikere is 612254. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.27 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Hulikere

As per Census 2011, Hulikere village has a total population of 737 people, consisting of 364 males and 373 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population737364373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553025
Scheduled Castes (SC)1577186
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341717
Literate Population511276235
Illiterate Population22688138

Nearby Villages of Hulikere

Hulikere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SangalapuraNorth1.65 km
AbalakatteNorth-West2.10 km
ChikkonahalliEast2.17 km
BenkikereSouth-East2.19 km
NagalapuraSouth2.66 km
Goni TumkurWest2.68 km
KallanakereNorth-East3.23 km
AralikereNorth3.27 km
DevanayakanahalliSouth3.38 km
SulekereNorth-West3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hulikere

Public transport in the Hulikere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banasandra, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Hulikere is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Hulikere is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulikere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hulikere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Hulikere

Where is Hulikere located?

Hulikere village is located in Turuvekere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hulikere?

The Gram Panchayat of Hulikere is Goni Tumkur.

What is the pincode of Hulikere?

The pincode of Hulikere is 572227.

What is the population of Hulikere?

Hulikere has a total population of 737, including 364 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Hulikere?

There are 176 households in Hulikere.

What is the literacy rate in Hulikere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hulikere is 69.34%. Male literacy is 75.82% and female literacy is 63.00%.