Guthigaru - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Guthigaru is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Guthigaru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guthigaru is 617783. The village covers a total geographical area of 2662.42 hectares and falls under the 574218 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Guthigaru

As per Census 2011, Guthigaru village has a total population of 4,211 people, consisting of 2,028 males and 2,183 females. The village has 962 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,232 literate and 979 illiterate residents. Additionally, 657 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Guthigaru

Guthigaru 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 Guthigaru

Guthigaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bajakare Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Guthigaru is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Guthigaru is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guthigaru

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

Health Facilities in Guthigaru

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

FAQs about Guthigaru