Country India District Bijapur Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Population 2,711 (2011) | State Karnataka Taluka Bijapur PIN 586125 Area code 08355 | |
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Gunadal is a panchayat village in the state of Karnataka, India. Administratively it is under Bijapur Taluka of Bijapur district, Karnataka. Located in the far southwestern corner of the district, Gunadal is nearly 45 km by road from the district headquarters, the city of Bijapur. In Gunadal there is a Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Government Veterinary Hospital, Post Office, Police Station and gram panchayat headquarters.
Contents
- Map of Gunadal Karnataka 586125
- Demographics
- Temples
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Education
- Poets and Authors
- Charitable organizations
- Festivals
- References
Map of Gunadal, Karnataka 586125
There are four villages in the Gunadal gram panchayat: Gunadal, Babalad, Kengalagutti and Shirabur.
Demographics
In the 2001 Indian census, the village of Gunadal had a population of 2,136, with 1,131 males and 1,005 females.
In the 2011 census, the village of Gunadal had a population of 2,711.
Temples
Agriculture
The village land is quite fertile, with over 90% of it being well-suited to cultivation and crop production. Farmers there grow mainly sugar cane, grapes, maize, and sorgham. Small areas are planted in citrus orchards, and crops such as onions and turmeric. Irrigation is mainly based upon distribution canals from the river, borewells and open wells.
Transportation
Gunadal is connected to the city of Bijapur, via Galagali and Babaleshwar, by about 45 km of road. There are many buses daily from Gunadal to Galagali and Bijapur, and return. Gunadal is also connected by bus to nearby villages such as: Bidari, Hanamasagar, Rahimatapur (Halli), Devar-Gennur and Bolachikkalaki.
Education
In village a Govt Higher Primary School (HPS,Gunadal) has currently working with 1st to 7th standard having more than 250 students and Indira Gandi Memorial New High School (NHS,Gunadal) is also working with 8th to 10th Standards having more than 200 students.The whole village having more than 75% of literacy rate.
Poets and Authors
K.N. Salunke, a novelist and poet who writes in Kannada, is from Gunadal. His works have been made into films such as Devata Manushya (1988) starring Dr. Rajkumar.
Charitable organizations
In Gunadal village there are various associations doing cultural, sports programmes and other activities.
Festivals
The main celebrations of the year are Shri Hari Pandurang Vittal Saptaha(Dindhi) and Khaza Yamanur Uras. Also celebrated each year are Kara Hunnume, Nagara Panchami, Deepavli, Ugadi, and Dassara.