Hancharata - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Hancharata is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hulekal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hancharata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hancharata is 603124. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.12 hectares and falls under the 581336 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hancharata

According to the 2011 Census, Hancharata village had a total population of 1,452 people, including 727 males and 725 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.31%, with male literacy at 95.07% and female literacy at 89.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Hancharata

Hancharata 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 Hancharata

Hancharata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Hancharata is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hancharata is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hancharata

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

Health Facilities in Hancharata

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

FAQs about Hancharata