Gonur - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Gonur is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bankanaal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonur is 603274. The village covers a total geographical area of 870.98 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gonur

According to the 2011 Census, Gonur village had a total population of 917 people, including 456 males and 461 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.26%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 81.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonur

Gonur 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 Gonur

Gonur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Gonur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gonur is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonur

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

Health Facilities in Gonur

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

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