Ganjigunte - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Ganjigunte is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ganjigunte village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjigunte is 624137. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.58 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ganjigunte

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjigunte village had a total population of 2,305 people, including 1,162 males and 1,143 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 75.94% and female literacy at 61.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjigunte

Ganjigunte 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 Ganjigunte

Ganjigunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Ganjigunte is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Ganjigunte is about 40 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 Ganjigunte

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

Health Facilities in Ganjigunte

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

FAQs about Ganjigunte