Gollanakunte - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Gollanakunte is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Pavagada and around 130 km from Tumkur. Nyayadagunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gollanakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gollanakunte is 610611. The village covers a total geographical area of 1383.52 hectares and falls under the 572116 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gollanakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Gollanakunte village had a total population of 3,077 people, including 1,542 males and 1,535 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 74.11% and female literacy at 51.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Gollanakunte

Gollanakunte 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 Gollanakunte

Gollanakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Gollanakunte is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gollanakunte is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gollanakunte

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

Health Facilities in Gollanakunte

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

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