Gudekota - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Gudekota is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kudligi and around 50 km from Bellary. Gudekote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudekota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudekota is 605092. The village covers a total geographical area of 3100.57 hectares and falls under the 583130 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gudekota

As per Census 2011, Gudekota village has a total population of 6,436 people, consisting of 3,373 males and 3,063 females. The village has 1,178 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 807 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,926 literate and 2,510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gudekota are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,4363,3733,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs)807419388
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,277684593
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,1851,0901,095
Literate Population3,9262,3681,558
Illiterate Population2,5101,0051,505

Nearby Villages of Gudekota

Gudekota 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Srikantapura ThandaWest3.83 km
KasapuraSouth5.33 km
MahadevarapuraNorth-East5.50 km
AppainahalliNorth-East6.46 km
SidegalluSouth-West6.81 km
SelieppanahalliNorth6.86 km
HalasagaraEast6.97 km
KudureduvuNorth-West8.24 km
TalavarahalliSouth-East8.48 km
BhatrahalliSouth-East8.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gudekota

Gudekota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Molakalmuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Gudekota is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Gudekota is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudekota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gudekota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gudekota

Where is Gudekota located?

Gudekota village is located in Kudligi Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gudekota?

The Gram Panchayat of Gudekota is Gudekote.

What is the pincode of Gudekota?

The pincode of Gudekota is 583130.

What is the population of Gudekota?

Gudekota has a total population of 6,436, including 3,373 males and 3,063 females.

How many households are there in Gudekota?

There are 1,178 households in Gudekota.

What is the literacy rate in Gudekota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gudekota is 61.00%. Male literacy is 70.20% and female literacy is 50.87%.