Guttidurga Village - Jagalur, Davanagere

Guttidurga is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Guttidurga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guttidurga is 606482. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.48 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Guttidurga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Guttidurga

As per Census 2011, Guttidurga village has a total population of 800 people, consisting of 415 males and 385 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 800 415 385
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 97 51 46
Scheduled Castes (SC) 411 221 190
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 171 84 87
Literate Population 586 327 259
Illiterate Population 214 88 126

Nearby Villages of Guttidurga

Guttidurga 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SomanahalliEast2.06 km
HalavadandiNorth2.23 km
SagalagatteWest2.55 km
KariyannanahalliSouth-West2.61 km
KortikereNorth-East2.81 km
GollarahalliSouth3.36 km
KalgereSouth-West3.55 km
SanthemuddapuraSouth-East3.71 km
Chikka ArakereNorth-West3.73 km
KodihalliSouth-West4.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guttidurga

Guttidurga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mayakonda, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Guttidurga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Guttidurga is about 40 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 Guttidurga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Guttidurga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Guttidurga

Where is Guttidurga located?

Guttidurga village is located in Jagalur Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guttidurga?

Guttidurga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Guttidurga?

The pincode of Guttidurga is 577553.

What is the population of Guttidurga?

Guttidurga has a total population of 800, including 415 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Guttidurga?

There are 166 households in Guttidurga.

What is the literacy rate in Guttidurga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guttidurga is 73.25%. Male literacy is 78.80% and female literacy is 67.27%.