Hulikere - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Hulikere is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Kudligi and around 86 km from Bellary. Hirekumbalagunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikere is 605130. The village covers a total geographical area of 1753.33 hectares and falls under the 583218 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Hulikere

According to the 2011 Census, Hulikere village had a total population of 3,202 people, including 1,591 males and 1,611 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.16%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 69.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,236.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Hulikere

Hulikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Hulikere is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Hulikere is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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:

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:

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