Gurusiddapura - Jagalur, Davanagere

Gurusiddapura is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Gurusiddapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurusiddapura is 606374. The village covers a total geographical area of 2288.31 hectares and falls under the 577513 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gurusiddapura

According to the 2011 Census, Gurusiddapura village had a total population of 2,849 people, including 1,444 males and 1,405 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.47%, with male literacy at 65.70% and female literacy at 44.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 878, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,125.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurusiddapura

Gurusiddapura 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 Gurusiddapura

Gurusiddapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Gurusiddapura is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Gurusiddapura is about 45 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 Gurusiddapura

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

Health Facilities in Gurusiddapura

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

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