Gunje - Hole Narsipur, Hassan

Gunje is a village situated in the Hole Narsipur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hole Narsipura and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Moodalahippe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunje is 616933. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.49 hectares and falls under the 573211 pincode. Hole Narsipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gunje

According to the 2011 Census, Gunje village had a total population of 822 people, including 420 males and 402 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.42%, with male literacy at 75.26% and female literacy at 47.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunje

Gunje 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 Gunje

Gunje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sravanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hole Narsipur to Gunje is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gunje is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunje

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

Health Facilities in Gunje

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

FAQs about Gunje