Gundabala - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Gundabala is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hillur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundabala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundabala is 603397. The village covers a total geographical area of 3040.95 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gundabala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gundabala

According to the 2011 Census, Gundabala village had a total population of 992 people, including 507 males and 485 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 80.65% and female literacy at 67.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundabala

Gundabala 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 Gundabala

Gundabala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Gundabala is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gundabala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundabala

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

Health Facilities in Gundabala

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

FAQs about Gundabala