Gantyapura - Honnali, Davanagere

Gantyapura is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kammaragatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gantyapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gantyapura is 606794. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.46 hectares and falls under the 577217 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gantyapura

As per Census 2011, Gantyapura village has a total population of 1,554 people, consisting of 779 males and 775 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 907 literate and 647 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gantyapura

Gantyapura 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 Gantyapura

Gantyapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tolahunse, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Gantyapura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Gantyapura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gantyapura

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

Health Facilities in Gantyapura

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

FAQs about Gantyapura