Gonikuppa - Mulbagal, Kolar

Gonikuppa is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Mudigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonikuppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonikuppa is 623095. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.36 hectares and falls under the 563132 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gonikuppa

According to the 2011 Census, Gonikuppa village had a total population of 95 people, including 45 males and 50 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.78%, with male literacy at 53.66% and female literacy at 38.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonikuppa

Gonikuppa 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 Gonikuppa

Gonikuppa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Gonikuppa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gonikuppa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonikuppa

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

Health Facilities in Gonikuppa

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

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