Gunjagod - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Gunjagod is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Itgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjagod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjagod is 603703. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.04 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gunjagod

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjagod village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 512 males and 534 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.00%, with male literacy at 93.25% and female literacy at 79.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjagod

Gunjagod 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 Gunjagod

Gunjagod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Gunjagod is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gunjagod is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjagod

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

Health Facilities in Gunjagod

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

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