Gunjur - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Gunjur is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Dod Ballapur and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Melina Joganahalli ( S.s.ghati) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjur is 625009. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.52 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gunjur

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjur village had a total population of 891 people, including 432 males and 459 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.41%, with male literacy at 85.83% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjur

Gunjur 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 Gunjur

Gunjur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maklidrug, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Gunjur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Gunjur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjur

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

Health Facilities in Gunjur

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

FAQs about Gunjur