Gandhal - Arakera, Raichur

Gandhal is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Devadurga and around 75 km from Raichur. Ganadhal (deodurga) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhal is 600576. The village covers a total geographical area of 1222.89 hectares and falls under the 584116 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gandhal

As per Census 2011, Gandhal village has a total population of 2,396 people, consisting of 1,182 males and 1,214 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 368 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 915 literate and 1,481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 522 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 578 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhal

Gandhal 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 Gandhal

Gandhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Gandhal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gandhal is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhal

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

Health Facilities in Gandhal

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

FAQs about Gandhal