Gumlapura - Mulbagal, Kolar

Gumlapura is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Sonnavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumlapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumlapura is 623037. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.03 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gumlapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gumlapura

As per Census 2011, Gumlapura village has a total population of 586 people, consisting of 313 males and 273 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population586313273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523022
Scheduled Castes (SC)1759382
Literate Population433258175
Illiterate Population1535598

Nearby Villages of Gumlapura

Gumlapura 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)
KavathanahalliNorth-West1.13 km
KadukachanahalliEast1.42 km
SangondahalliSouth-East1.45 km
KothuruNorth-East1.97 km
P.gangapuraNorth2.05 km
MelaganiSouth-West2.16 km
ManchiganahalliWest2.35 km
KeelaganiSouth2.38 km
KhadripuraNorth-West2.77 km
G.voddihalliNorth-East2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gumlapura

Gumlapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 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 Mulbagal to Gumlapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gumlapura is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumlapura

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

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

Health Facilities in Gumlapura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gumlapura 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gumlapura

Where is Gumlapura located?

Gumlapura village is located in Mulbagal Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gumlapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Gumlapura is Sonnavadi.

What is the pincode of Gumlapura?

The pincode of Gumlapura is 563131.

What is the population of Gumlapura?

Gumlapura has a total population of 586, including 313 males and 273 females.

How many households are there in Gumlapura?

There are 138 households in Gumlapura.

What is the literacy rate in Gumlapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gumlapura is 73.89%. Male literacy is 82.43% and female literacy is 64.10%.