Hulikunta - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Hulikunta is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kudligi and around 80 km from Bellary. Bellagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulikunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulikunta is 605097. The village covers a total geographical area of 1145.7 hectares and falls under the 583130 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Hulikunta 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 Hulikunta

According to the 2011 Census, Hulikunta village had a total population of 1,541 people, including 785 males and 756 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.29%, with male literacy at 57.02% and female literacy at 39.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 967.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulikunta

Hulikunta 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 Hulikunta

Hulikunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Hulikunta is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Hulikunta is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulikunta

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

Health Facilities in Hulikunta

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

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