Galaga - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Galaga is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Gubbi and around 28 km from Tumkur. S.koddagihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galaga is 611856. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.19 hectares and falls under the 572216 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Galaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gubbi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Galaga

According to the 2011 Census, Galaga village had a total population of 1,179 people, including 589 males and 590 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 70.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Galaga

Galaga 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 Galaga

Galaga 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 Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Galaga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Galaga is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galaga

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

Health Facilities in Galaga

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

FAQs about Galaga