Gurgihalli - Belur, Hassan

Gurgihalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Malasavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurgihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurgihalli is 615115. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.97 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gurgihalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurgihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gurgihalli village had a total population of 31 people, including 15 males and 16 females, living in 8 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.37%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 57.14%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurgihalli

Gurgihalli 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 Gurgihalli

Gurgihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Gurgihalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gurgihalli 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 Gurgihalli

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

Health Facilities in Gurgihalli

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

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