Jowku

Jowku is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Jowku unique in its vibrant Hospet-Bellary region. You’ll see Jowku’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jowku

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jowku is 604760. The village spans a total geographical area of 1350.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 583222. Kampli is nearest town to Jowku village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jowku village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kampli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ballari Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jowku

Population of Jowku

According to the 2011 Census, Jowku has a total population of about 2,590, with approximately 1,272 males and 1,318 females. The sex ratio is around 1036 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 411 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,262 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 459. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.35%, with male literacy at about 48.58% and female literacy near 32.40%. There are around 539 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jowku's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jowku

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jowku. As per the 2011 stats, Jowku had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jowku

Knowing the nearby villages of Jowku helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jowku.

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