Gurunahalli - Kundgol, Dharwad

Gurunahalli is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Guruvinahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurunahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurunahalli is 602539. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.48 hectares and falls under the 580024 pincode. Kundgol is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gurunahalli 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 Gurunahalli

As per Census 2011, Gurunahalli village has a total population of 2,232 people, consisting of 1,158 males and 1,074 females. The village has 412 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,530 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 414 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2321,1581,074
Child Population (0–6 yrs)318170148
Scheduled Castes (SC)414217197
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231122109
Literate Population1,530875655
Illiterate Population702283419

Nearby Villages of Gurunahalli

Gurunahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalaliWest2.05 km
RamapurSouth-East2.24 km
VithalapurNorth2.25 km
KunkurSouth-West2.51 km
HirebudihalEast2.61 km
HanamanahalliSouth3.55 km
MattigattiSouth-East3.70 km
HosakattiNorth-West3.74 km
KubihalNorth-East3.75 km
TeerthaSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurunahalli

Public transport in the Gurunahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundgol to Gurunahalli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Gurunahalli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurunahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gurunahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gurunahalli

Where is Gurunahalli located?

Gurunahalli village is located in Kundgol Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurunahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurunahalli is Guruvinahalli.

What is the pincode of Gurunahalli?

The pincode of Gurunahalli is 580024.

What is the population of Gurunahalli?

Gurunahalli has a total population of 2,232, including 1,158 males and 1,074 females.

How many households are there in Gurunahalli?

There are 412 households in Gurunahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gurunahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurunahalli is 68.55%. Male literacy is 75.56% and female literacy is 60.99%.