Guldal - Gangawati, Koppal

Guldal is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hanaval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guldal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guldal is 601641. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.39 hectares and falls under the 583235 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Guldal

As per Census 2011, Guldal village has a total population of 1,050 people, consisting of 532 males and 518 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 368 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,050532518
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1296663
Scheduled Castes (SC)368191177
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1819190
Literate Population613361252
Illiterate Population437171266

Nearby Villages of Guldal

Guldal 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)
KesakihanchnalWest2.04 km
MarkumbiSouth2.42 km
BattarnarsapurNorth-West2.70 km
JeeralkalgudiNorth-East3.08 km
HanwalSouth-East3.34 km
KesarhattiSouth-West3.78 km
ArlahalliWest4.21 km
HerurSouth4.80 km
JeeralNorth5.23 km
KalkeraNorth-West5.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guldal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Guldal. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Guldal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Guldal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guldal

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

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

Health Facilities in Guldal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Guldal 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 Guldal

Where is Guldal located?

Guldal village is located in Gangawati Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guldal?

The Gram Panchayat of Guldal is Hanaval.

What is the pincode of Guldal?

The pincode of Guldal is 583235.

What is the population of Guldal?

Guldal has a total population of 1,050, including 532 males and 518 females.

How many households are there in Guldal?

There are 210 households in Guldal.

What is the literacy rate in Guldal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guldal is 58.38%. Male literacy is 67.86% and female literacy is 48.65%.