Gundur - Karatagi, Koppal

Gundur is a village situated in the Karatagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Gangawati and around 63 km from Koppal. Gundur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundur is 601694. The village covers a total geographical area of 1945.03 hectares and falls under the 583286 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gundur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Gundur

According to the 2011 Census, Gundur village had a total population of 5,973 people, including 2,979 males and 2,994 females, living in 1,323 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.80%, with male literacy at 74.76% and female literacy at 56.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundur

Gundur 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 Gundur

Gundur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bayaluvaddigeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Gundur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Gundur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundur

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

Health Facilities in Gundur

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

FAQs about Gundur