Gudgeri - Kundgol, Dharwad

Gudgeri is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Gudageri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudgeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudgeri is 602569. The village covers a total geographical area of 2726.64 hectares and falls under the 581107 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gudgeri 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 Gudgeri

As per Census 2011, Gudgeri village has a total population of 9,886 people, consisting of 4,996 males and 4,890 females. The village has 2,183 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,036 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,948 literate and 2,938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 556 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudgeri

Gudgeri 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 Gudgeri

Gudgeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Gudgeri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Gudgeri is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudgeri

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

Health Facilities in Gudgeri

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

FAQs about Gudgeri