Gulur - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Gulur is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Gulur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulur is 623819. The village covers a total geographical area of 1598.17 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gulur

According to the 2011 Census, Gulur village had a total population of 3,335 people, including 1,661 males and 1,674 females, living in 848 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.39%, with male literacy at 71.83% and female literacy at 54.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,093, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 846.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulur

Gulur 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 Gulur

Gulur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Gulur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gulur is about 48 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 Gulur

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

Health Facilities in Gulur

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

FAQs about Gulur