Guilalu - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Guilalu is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Metikurke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guilalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guilalu is 606067. The village covers a total geographical area of 1182.89 hectares and falls under the 577558 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Guilalu 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 Guilalu

According to the 2011 Census, Guilalu village had a total population of 916 people, including 460 males and 456 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.25%, with male literacy at 94.92% and female literacy at 79.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Guilalu

Guilalu 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 Guilalu

Guilalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Guilalu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Guilalu is about 28 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 Guilalu

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

Health Facilities in Guilalu

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

FAQs about Guilalu