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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gudekota village had a total population of 6,436 people, including 3,373 males and 3,063 females, living in 1,178 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.75%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 58.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,185.

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

Nearby Villages of 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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gudekota