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

As per Census 2011, Guilalu village has a total population of 916 people, consisting of 460 males and 456 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 712 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 352 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Guilalu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population916460456
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004753
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769482
Scheduled Tribes (ST)352172180
Literate Population712392320
Illiterate Population20468136

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Thadapinachinnammana HalliNorth-West1.84 km
GiddaobanahalliEast2.25 km
KurudugirenahalliNorth-East3.05 km
AdiraluWest3.62 km
HulithotluSouth-West4.75 km
TavandiSouth4.83 km
MetikurkeSouth-East4.89 km
MallappanahalliNorth-East4.91 km
KariobenahalliEast5.22 km
AimangalaNorth-West5.28 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Guilalu

Where is Guilalu located?

Guilalu village is located in Hiriyur Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guilalu?

The Gram Panchayat of Guilalu is Metikurke.

What is the pincode of Guilalu?

The pincode of Guilalu is 577558.

What is the population of Guilalu?

Guilalu has a total population of 916, including 460 males and 456 females.

How many households are there in Guilalu?

There are 211 households in Guilalu.

What is the literacy rate in Guilalu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guilalu is 77.73%. Male literacy is 85.22% and female literacy is 70.18%.