Guttidurga - 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 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 Guttidurga

According to the 2011 Census, Guttidurga village had a total population of 800 people, including 415 males and 385 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.36%, with male literacy at 89.84% and female literacy at 76.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Guttidurga