Gundur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Gundur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Hosakote and around 33 km from Bangalore Rural. Ganagaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundur is 625755. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.61 hectares. Malur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Gundur

As per Census 2011, Gundur village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 389 males and 358 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gundur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population747389358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945341
Scheduled Castes (SC)20510798
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population460267193
Illiterate Population287122165

Nearby Villages of Gundur

Gundur 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)
ChikkasandraNorth-West1.13 km
VanajanahalliEast1.15 km
Kada AgraharaWest1.73 km
YerappanahalliWest2.48 km
KattugollahalliNorth-East2.56 km
ByappanahalliSouth-East2.65 km
MandurEast2.69 km
BandebommasandraSouth-West2.98 km
AnagalapuraSouth-West3.61 km
DasanayakanahalliNorth-West3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gundur

Gundur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thanisandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Gundur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Gundur is about 33 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 Gundur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gundur

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

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

FAQs about Gundur

Where is Gundur located?

Gundur village is located in Hosakote Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gundur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gundur is Ganagaluru.

What is the population of Gundur?

Gundur has a total population of 747, including 389 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Gundur?

There are 147 households in Gundur.

What is the literacy rate in Gundur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gundur is 61.58%. Male literacy is 68.64% and female literacy is 53.91%.