Bakila Hukrappa is a former Member of Legislative Assembly for Karnataka state, representing Sullia constituency for 19 months during 1983–84 and is known for his simple life.
Bakila Hukrappa studied up to PUC (class 12) and was a sportsman during student days.
[4] He is from humble origin and even after several years of political career, his declared assets during 2008 were 2.53 acre land in Nalkur village, Rs.250 cash in his Savings Bank account and Rs.4000 worth earrings worn by his wife Chaniyaru.
[3][4] His efforts to earn livelihood as agricultural labour have been appreciated and seen as his sincere contribution to his constituency.
[1] After living in this for 21 years, he constructed a small house during 2016 and continued to work as daily wager.