Gumgol - Mundargi, Gadag

Gumgol is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hammagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumgol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumgol is 602194. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.54 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Gumgol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirahatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gumgol

According to the 2011 Census, Gumgol village had a total population of 598 people, including 297 males and 301 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.47%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 68.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumgol

Gumgol 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 Gumgol

Gumgol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Gumgol is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Gumgol is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumgol

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

Health Facilities in Gumgol

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

FAQs about Gumgol