Hullekere - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Hullekere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Turuvekere and around 48 km from Tumkur. Hullekere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hullekere is 612280. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.91 hectares and falls under the 572215 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Hullekere 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 Hullekere

According to the 2011 Census, Hullekere village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 638 males and 626 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.56%, with male literacy at 90.80% and female literacy at 82.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Hullekere

Hullekere 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 Hullekere

Hullekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Hullekere is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Hullekere is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hullekere

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

Health Facilities in Hullekere

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

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