Guntagola - Lingasugur, Raichur

Guntagola is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Lingsugur and around 111 km from Raichur. Guntagol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guntagola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guntagola is 600451. The village covers a total geographical area of 2784.09 hectares and falls under the 584127 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Guntagola

According to the 2011 Census, Guntagola village had a total population of 2,260 people, including 1,152 males and 1,108 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.57%, with male literacy at 53.63% and female literacy at 33.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 920.

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

Nearby Villages of Guntagola

Guntagola 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 Guntagola

Guntagola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Guntagola is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Guntagola is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guntagola

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

Health Facilities in Guntagola

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

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