Galipuje - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Galipuje is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Dod Ballapur and around 40 km from Bangalore Rural. Kesthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galipuje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galipuje is 625108. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.46 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Galipuje

According to the 2011 Census, Galipuje village had a total population of 241 people, including 123 males and 118 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 79.63% and female literacy at 62.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Galipuje

Galipuje 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 Galipuje

Public transport in the Galipuje is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Oddarahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Galipuje is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Galipuje is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galipuje

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

Health Facilities in Galipuje

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

FAQs about Galipuje