Gunaki - Vijayapura

Gunaki is a village situated in the Vijayapura taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Bijapur and around 25 km from Bijapur. Gunaki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunaki is 599070. The village covers a total geographical area of 1836.55 hectares and falls under the 586108 pincode. Bijapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gunaki

As per Census 2011, Gunaki village has a total population of 2,369 people, consisting of 1,262 males and 1,107 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,053 literate and 1,316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3691,2621,107
Child Population (0–6 yrs)358187171
Scheduled Castes (SC)331169162
Scheduled Tribes (ST)33-
Literate Population1,053665388
Illiterate Population1,316597719

Nearby Villages of Gunaki

Gunaki 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)
MinchinalNorth3.45 km
GugadaddiSouth3.63 km
TidagundiNorth-West4.64 km
KannalWest4.66 km
BommanalliNorth4.82 km
InganalSouth4.91 km
NagathanSouth-East4.95 km
BaratagiSouth-West6.52 km
KotnalNorth6.88 km
MakanapurWest8.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunaki

Gunaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Minchnal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur to Gunaki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunaki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gunaki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gunaki

Where is Gunaki located?

Gunaki village is located in Vijayapura Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunaki?

Gunaki is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gunaki?

The pincode of Gunaki is 586108.

What is the population of Gunaki?

Gunaki has a total population of 2,369, including 1,262 males and 1,107 females.

How many households are there in Gunaki?

There are 424 households in Gunaki.

What is the literacy rate in Gunaki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunaki is 44.45%. Male literacy is 52.69% and female literacy is 35.05%.