Gullapur - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Gullapur is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Idgundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gullapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gullapur is 602925. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.51 hectares and falls under the 581337 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Gullapur 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 Gullapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gullapur village had a total population of 893 people, including 469 males and 424 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.99%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 75.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Gullapur

Gullapur 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 Gullapur

Gullapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Gullapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gullapur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gullapur

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

Health Facilities in Gullapur

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

FAQs about Gullapur