Guntarhal - Devadurga, Raichur

Guntarhal is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Masarkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guntarhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guntarhal is 600633. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.9 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Guntarhal village had a total population of 1,104 people, including 549 males and 555 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 75.26% and female literacy at 47.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Guntarhal

Guntarhal 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 Guntarhal

Guntarhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chegunta, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Guntarhal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Guntarhal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guntarhal

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

Health Facilities in Guntarhal

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

FAQs about Guntarhal