Gunderi - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Gunderi is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gunderi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunderi is 605752. The village covers a total geographical area of 1410.98 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gunderi

According to the 2011 Census, Gunderi village had a total population of 2,676 people, including 1,334 males and 1,342 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.57%, with male literacy at 79.78% and female literacy at 67.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 838, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunderi

Gunderi 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 Gunderi

Gunderi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Gunderi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gunderi is about 30 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 Gunderi

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

Health Facilities in Gunderi

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

FAQs about Gunderi