Giriyal - Hubballi, Dharwad

Giriyal is a village situated in the Hubballi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Hubli and around 30 km from Dharwad. Katnur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giriyal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giriyal is 602417. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.02 hectares and falls under the 580030 pincode. Hubli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Giriyal

According to the 2011 Census, Giriyal village had a total population of 1,369 people, including 716 males and 653 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 82.40% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Giriyal

Giriyal 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 Giriyal

Giriyal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hubli to Giriyal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Giriyal is about 30 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 Giriyal

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

Health Facilities in Giriyal

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

FAQs about Giriyal