Hunshyal - Devara Hipparagi, Vijayapura

Hunshyal is a village situated in the Devara Hipparagi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 39 km from Sindgi and around 83 km from Bijapur. Hunashyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hunshyal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hunshyal is 599424. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.05 hectares and falls under the 586118 pincode. Talikota is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Hunshyal

According to the 2011 Census, Hunshyal village had a total population of 4,165 people, including 2,047 males and 2,118 females, living in 784 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.65%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,1652,0472,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623317306
Scheduled Castes (SC)329159170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,3961,3491,047
Illiterate Population1,7696981,071

Nearby Villages of Hunshyal

Hunshyal 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)
KudargondWest3.30 km
Rampur(p.t)South3.36 km
AlgurEast3.84 km
KadrapurNorth-East4.63 km
TurkangeriSouth-East5.02 km
KalkeriSouth-West5.51 km
WandalNorth-East5.71 km
TirupatinagarNorth-West6.22 km
KerutagiWest6.56 km
BekinalSouth6.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hunshyal

Hunshyal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudgi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talikota to Hunshyal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Hunshyal is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hunshyal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hunshyal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hunshyal

Where is Hunshyal located?

Hunshyal village is located in Devara Hipparagi Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Hunshyal?

The Gram Panchayat of Hunshyal is Hunashyal.

What is the pincode of Hunshyal?

The pincode of Hunshyal is 586118.

What is the population of Hunshyal?

Hunshyal had a total population of 4,165, including 2,047 males and 2,118 females.

How many households are there in Hunshyal?

Hunshyal had 784 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hunshyal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hunshyal was 67.65%. Male literacy was 77.98% and female literacy was 57.78%.