Gandhinagar - Chincholi, Kalaburagi

Gandhinagar is a village situated in the Chincholi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Chincholi and around 56 km from Gulbarga. Rummangod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhinagar is 620405. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.23 hectares and falls under the 585306 pincode. Chincholi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gandhinagar

As per Census 2011, Gandhinagar village has a total population of 989 people, consisting of 503 males and 486 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 988 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population989503486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618774
Scheduled Castes (SC)988503485
Literate Population384236148
Illiterate Population605267338

Nearby Villages of Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar 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)
RummungudSouth-East1.91 km
ChandankeraNorth3.77 km
HulsgudSouth-West4.02 km
SunthanSouth-West4.40 km
SasargaonNorth-East4.41 km
JawaharnagarSouth4.58 km
SeriSouth-East4.61 km
MoghaEast4.99 km
RanapurNorth-East5.39 km
MukrambaWest5.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seram, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chincholi to Gandhinagar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Gandhinagar is about 56 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 Gandhinagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gandhinagar

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

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

FAQs about Gandhinagar

Where is Gandhinagar located?

Gandhinagar village is located in Chincholi Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandhinagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandhinagar is Rummangod.

What is the pincode of Gandhinagar?

The pincode of Gandhinagar is 585306.

What is the population of Gandhinagar?

Gandhinagar has a total population of 989, including 503 males and 486 females.

How many households are there in Gandhinagar?

There are 150 households in Gandhinagar.

What is the literacy rate in Gandhinagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandhinagar is 38.83%. Male literacy is 46.92% and female literacy is 30.45%.