Gundgurthi - Devadurga, Raichur

Gundgurthi is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Jeerabandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundgurthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundgurthi is 600623. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.27 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gundgurthi 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 Gundgurthi

As per Census 2011, Gundgurthi village has a total population of 938 people, consisting of 463 males and 475 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 469 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 234 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundgurthi

Gundgurthi 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 Gundgurthi

Gundgurthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Gundgurthi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gundgurthi is about 64 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 Gundgurthi

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

Health Facilities in Gundgurthi

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

FAQs about Gundgurthi