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

According to the 2011 Census, Gudgeri village had a total population of 9,886 people, including 4,996 males and 4,890 females, living in 2,183 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 70.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 556.

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

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:

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