Gunnagare - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Gunnagare 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. Madikehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunnagare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunnagare is 612517. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.01 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gunnagare 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 Gunnagare

As per Census 2011, Gunnagare village has a total population of 1,427 people, consisting of 695 males and 732 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 876 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunnagare

Gunnagare 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 Gunnagare

Gunnagare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gunnagare

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

FAQs about Gunnagare