Goudgeri - Kundgol, Dharwad

Goudgeri is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Goudageri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goudgeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goudgeri is 602575. The village covers a total geographical area of 1317.01 hectares and falls under the 581107 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Goudgeri 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 Goudgeri

According to the 2011 Census, Goudgeri village had a total population of 2,903 people, including 1,526 males and 1,377 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.61%, with male literacy at 60.73% and female literacy at 45.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Goudgeri

Goudgeri 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 Goudgeri

Goudgeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalas Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Goudgeri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Goudgeri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goudgeri

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

Health Facilities in Goudgeri

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

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