Gantaganahalli - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Gantaganahalli is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Kunigal and around 48 km from Tumkur. Kithanamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gantaganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gantaganahalli is 612562. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.52 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gantaganahalli

As per Census 2011, Gantaganahalli village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 170 males and 172 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population342170172
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301713
Scheduled Castes (SC)1195861
Literate Population18410876
Illiterate Population1586296

Nearby Villages of Gantaganahalli

Gantaganahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GujjenahalliWest0.94 km
Kithanamangala ChaturbhagaNorth-West1.22 km
HosakereSouth1.36 km
RajagereNorth-East1.49 km
HithalahalliSouth-West2.16 km
KundurNorth2.34 km
KithanamangalaNorth-West2.41 km
NitturEast2.62 km
KadaramanahalliSouth3.04 km
Kithanamangala AmanikereNorth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gantaganahalli

Gantaganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramanagaram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Gantaganahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gantaganahalli 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 Gantaganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gantaganahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gantaganahalli

Where is Gantaganahalli located?

Gantaganahalli village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gantaganahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gantaganahalli is Kithanamangala.

What is the pincode of Gantaganahalli?

The pincode of Gantaganahalli is 572130.

What is the population of Gantaganahalli?

Gantaganahalli has a total population of 342, including 170 males and 172 females.

How many households are there in Gantaganahalli?

There are 78 households in Gantaganahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gantaganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gantaganahalli is 53.80%. Male literacy is 63.53% and female literacy is 44.19%.