Gugalmari - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Gugalmari is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Hungund and around 63 km from Bagalkot. Hire-kodagalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gugalmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gugalmari is 599022. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.35 hectares and falls under the 587154 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gugalmari

According to the 2011 Census, Gugalmari village had a total population of 934 people, including 462 males and 472 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.19%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 44.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Gugalmari

Gugalmari 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 Gugalmari

Gugalmari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Gugalmari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Gugalmari is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gugalmari

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

Health Facilities in Gugalmari

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

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