Gunjiganur - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Gunjiganur is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gungiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjiganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjiganur is 605645. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.93 hectares and falls under the 577523 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gunjiganur 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 Gunjiganur

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjiganur village had a total population of 1,596 people, including 786 males and 810 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 65.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjiganur

Gunjiganur 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 Gunjiganur

Gunjiganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Gunjiganur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gunjiganur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjiganur

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

Health Facilities in Gunjiganur

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

FAQs about Gunjiganur