Gandhal

Gandhal is a village located in Devadurga taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Devadurga (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Ganadhal Deodurga is the gram panchayat of Gandhal village.

Here you can discover what makes Gandhal unique in its vibrant Devadurga-Raichur region. You’ll see Gandhal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gandhal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandhal is 600576. The village spans a total geographical area of 1222.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584116. Devadurga is nearest town to Gandhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gandhal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gandhal

Population of Gandhal

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhal has a total population of about 2,396, with approximately 1,182 males and 1,214 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 368 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 522 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 578. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.19%, with male literacy at about 45.26% and female literacy near 31.30%. There are around 429 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gandhal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gandhal. As per the 2011 stats, Gandhal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gandhal

Knowing the nearby villages of Gandhal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gandhal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandhal