Gowdahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Gowdahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Dod Ballapur and around 36 km from Bangalore Rural. Dodda Tumakuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdahalli is 625213. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.86 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gowdahalli

As per Census 2011, Gowdahalli village has a total population of 575 people, consisting of 300 males and 275 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population575300275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582830
Scheduled Castes (SC)492623
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1005050
Literate Population451255196
Illiterate Population1244579

Nearby Villages of Gowdahalli

Gowdahalli 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)
HarokyathanahalliNorth-East1.34 km
ShivanapuraNorth-West1.54 km
KammasandraSouth1.68 km
GavipalyaEast2.21 km
DombarahalliEast2.48 km
AvverahalliSouth-West2.49 km
RavuthanahalliSouth-West2.60 km
KenganahalliWest2.65 km
LakshmipuraSouth-East3.05 km
HullegowdanahalliNorth-West3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowdahalli

Gowdahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soldevanahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Gowdahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Gowdahalli is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowdahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gowdahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gowdahalli

Where is Gowdahalli located?

Gowdahalli village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowdahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowdahalli is Dodda Tumakuru.

What is the population of Gowdahalli?

Gowdahalli has a total population of 575, including 300 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Gowdahalli?

There are 128 households in Gowdahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gowdahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowdahalli is 78.43%. Male literacy is 85.00% and female literacy is 71.27%.