Geral - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Geral is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Geral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Geral is 602893. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.27 hectares and falls under the 581359 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Geral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Geral

According to the 2011 Census, Geral village had a total population of 398 people, including 200 males and 198 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.93%, with male literacy at 96.74% and female literacy at 85.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Geral

Geral 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 Geral

Geral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tavargatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Geral is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Geral is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Geral

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

Health Facilities in Geral

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

FAQs about Geral