Gannayakanahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Gannayakanahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gananaikanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gannayakanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gannayakanahalli is 606085. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.49 hectares and falls under the 577599 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gannayakanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gannayakanahalli village had a total population of 1,238 people, including 633 males and 605 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.15%, with male literacy at 91.27% and female literacy at 78.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Gannayakanahalli

Gannayakanahalli 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 Gannayakanahalli

Gannayakanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Gannayakanahalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gannayakanahalli is about 36 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 Gannayakanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Gannayakanahalli

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

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