Gokare - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Gokare is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Devanahalli and around 37 km from Bangalore Rural. Yaliyuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokare is 625377. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.12 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Gokare

According to the 2011 Census, Gokare village had a total population of 1,066 people, including 573 males and 493 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.75%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokare

Gokare 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 Gokare

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gokare. The nearest railway station is Devanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Gokare is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Gokare is about 37 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 Gokare

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

Health Facilities in Gokare

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

FAQs about Gokare