Govanaki - Badami, Bagalkote

Govanaki is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Badami and around 41 km from Bagalkot. Nandikeshwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govanaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govanaki is 598746. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.37 hectares and falls under the 587201 pincode. Badami is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Govanaki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badami Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Govanaki

According to the 2011 Census, Govanaki village had a total population of 278 people, including 201 males and 77 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 383 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 93.05% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Govanaki

Govanaki 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 Govanaki

Govanaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badami to Govanaki is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Govanaki is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govanaki

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

Health Facilities in Govanaki

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

FAQs about Govanaki