Golihole - Bainduru, Udupi

Golihole is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kundapura and around 80 km from Udupi. Golihole village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golihole is 608682. The village covers a total geographical area of 4584.4 hectares and falls under the 576214 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Golihole

According to the 2011 Census, Golihole village had a total population of 3,479 people, including 1,561 males and 1,918 females, living in 678 households. The sex ratio was 1,229 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 71.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 869.

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

Nearby Villages of Golihole

Golihole 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 Golihole

Golihole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bijoor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Golihole is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Golihole is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golihole

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

Health Facilities in Golihole

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

FAQs about Golihole