Guddekoppa - Sorab, Shivamogga

Guddekoppa is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Sorab and around 106 km from Shimoga. Udri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guddekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guddekoppa is 607491. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.47 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Guddekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Guddekoppa village had a total population of 918 people, including 463 males and 455 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.38%, with male literacy at 72.41% and female literacy at 54.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 646, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Guddekoppa

Guddekoppa 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 Guddekoppa

Guddekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Guddekoppa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Guddekoppa is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guddekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Guddekoppa

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

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