Gulbal - Hunasagi, Yadgir

Gulbal is a village situated in the Hunasagi taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 77 km from Shorapur and around 140 km from Yadgir. Malanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulbal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulbal is 620955. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.37 hectares and falls under the 585215 pincode. Talikota is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gulbal

According to the 2011 Census, Gulbal village had a total population of 1,769 people, including 928 males and 841 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.61%, with male literacy at 69.86% and female literacy at 42.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,000.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulbal

Gulbal 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 Gulbal

Gulbal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talikota to Gulbal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Gulbal is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulbal

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

Health Facilities in Gulbal

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

FAQs about Gulbal