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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Gunje village has a total population of 822 people, consisting of 420 males and 402 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population822420402
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734033
Scheduled Castes (SC)642
Literate Population460286174
Illiterate Population362134228

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaranayakanahalliSouth1.66 km
GondihalliNorth-East1.75 km
MadapuraEast2.35 km
EdiganahosurSouth-East2.54 km
Singapura NalaNorth-East2.66 km
HalemadapuraNorth-East2.79 km
MadapurakoppaluEast2.91 km
Hipped AmanikereNorth-West2.96 km
JakkavalliNorth3.15 km
TevadahalliWest3.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gunje

Where is Gunje located?

Gunje village is located in Hole Narsipur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunje?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunje is Moodalahippe.

What is the pincode of Gunje?

The pincode of Gunje is 573211.

What is the population of Gunje?

Gunje has a total population of 822, including 420 males and 402 females.

How many households are there in Gunje?

There are 199 households in Gunje.

What is the literacy rate in Gunje?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunje is 55.96%. Male literacy is 68.10% and female literacy is 43.28%.