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

According to the 2011 Census, Gumlapura village had a total population of 586 people, including 313 males and 273 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.09%, with male literacy at 91.17% and female literacy at 69.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gumlapura