Giliyar - Brahmavara, Udupi

Giliyar is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Udupi and around 30 km from Udupi. Kota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giliyar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giliyar is 608761. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.02 hectares and falls under the 576221 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Giliyar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Giliyar

As per Census 2011, Giliyar village has a total population of 3,982 people, consisting of 1,772 males and 2,210 females. The village has 884 households and a sex ratio of 1,247 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,042 literate and 940 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Giliyar

Giliyar 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 Giliyar

Giliyar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Giliyar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Giliyar is about 30 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 Giliyar

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

Health Facilities in Giliyar

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

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