Gunhalu - Yelbarga, Koppal

Gunhalu is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Gunnal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunhalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunhalu is 601301. The village covers a total geographical area of 1450.37 hectares and falls under the 583237 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gunhalu

According to the 2011 Census, Gunhalu village had a total population of 3,753 people, including 1,854 males and 1,899 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.37%, with male literacy at 72.78% and female literacy at 48.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 780.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunhalu

Gunhalu 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 Gunhalu

Gunhalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Gunhalu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Gunhalu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunhalu

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

Health Facilities in Gunhalu

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

FAQs about Gunhalu