Gummalapalli - Chelur, Chikkaballapura

Gummalapalli is a village situated in the Chelur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Bagepalli and around 81 km from Chikkaballapur. Polinayakanapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gummalapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gummalapalli is 623901. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.55 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gummalapalli 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 Gummalapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gummalapalli village had a total population of 368 people, including 198 males and 170 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.91%, with male literacy at 60.77% and female literacy at 38.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Gummalapalli

Gummalapalli 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 Gummalapalli

Public transport in the Gummalapalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Gummalapalli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gummalapalli is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gummalapalli

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

Health Facilities in Gummalapalli

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

FAQs about Gummalapalli