Jowku

Block / Taluka Hospet
District Bellary
State Karnataka

About Jowku

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jowku village is 604760. Jowku village is located in Hospet taluka of Bellary district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Hospet (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bellary. As per 2009 stats, Hampadevanahalli is the gram panchayat of Jowku village.

The total geographical area of village is 1350.61 hectares. Jowku has a total population of 2,590 peoples, out of which male population is 1,272 while female population is 1,318. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1036 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jowku village is 40.35% out of which 48.58% males and 32.40% females are literate. There are about 539 houses in jowku village. Pincode of jowku village locality is 583222.

When it comes to administration, Jowku village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jowku village comes under Kampli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ballari Lok Sabha constituency. Kampli is nearest town to jowku village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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Population of Jowku

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,590 1,272 1,318
Literate Population 1,045 618 427
Illiterate Population 1,545 654 891

Connectivity of Jowku

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jowku

Frequently Asked Questions about Jowku

Where is Jowku located?

Jowku village is situated in Hospet Taluka, within the Bellary district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jowku?

The Gram Panchayat of Jowku is Hampadevanahalli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jowku?

The pincode of Jowku is 583222, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jowku as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jowku is 2,590, with 1,272 males and 1,318 females.

How many households are there in Jowku as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jowku village has a total of 539 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jowku as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jowku is 40.35%. The male literacy rate is 48.58%, while the female literacy rate is 32.40%.