Gumballi - Yelandur, Chamarajanagar

Gumballi is a village situated in the Yelandur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelandur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Gumballi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumballi is 619808. The village covers a total geographical area of 1711.85 hectares and falls under the 571441 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gumballi

According to the 2011 Census, Gumballi village had a total population of 4,200 people, including 2,088 males and 2,112 females, living in 971 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.20%, with male literacy at 56.67% and female literacy at 45.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 752.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumballi

Gumballi 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 Gumballi

Gumballi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Gumballi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Gumballi is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumballi

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

Health Facilities in Gumballi

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

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