Gangnal - Shahpur, Yadgir

Gangnal is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Naganatagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangnal is 621127. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.13 hectares and falls under the 585323 pincode. Bhimarayanagundi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gangnal

According to the 2011 Census, Gangnal village had a total population of 2,570 people, including 1,321 males and 1,249 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.42%, with male literacy at 43.62% and female literacy at 24.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangnal

Gangnal 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 Gangnal

Gangnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimarayanagundi to Gangnal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Gangnal is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangnal

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

Health Facilities in Gangnal

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

FAQs about Gangnal