Gulya - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Gulya is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Abbenahole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulya is 606099. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.85 hectares and falls under the 577546 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gulya 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 Gulya

According to the 2011 Census, Gulya village had a total population of 1,517 people, including 790 males and 727 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.52%, with male literacy at 78.30% and female literacy at 60.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulya

Gulya 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 Gulya

Gulya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Gulya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gulya is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulya

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

Health Facilities in Gulya

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

FAQs about Gulya