Gadiganur - Hosapete, Vijayanagara

Gadiganur is a village situated in the Hosapete taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Hospet and around 36 km from Bellary. Gadiganur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadiganur is 604745. The village covers a total geographical area of 1457.79 hectares and falls under the 583223 pincode. Hospet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gadiganur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vijayanagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadiganur

According to the 2011 Census, Gadiganur village had a total population of 6,004 people, including 2,972 males and 3,032 females, living in 1,200 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.60%, with male literacy at 71.24% and female literacy at 48.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 849, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,016.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadiganur

Gadiganur 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 Gadiganur

Gadiganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadiganuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hospet to Gadiganur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Gadiganur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadiganur

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

Health Facilities in Gadiganur

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

FAQs about Gadiganur