Gowdanakunte - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Gowdanakunte is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Dod Ballapur and around 36 km from Bangalore Rural. Arudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdanakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdanakunte is 624950. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.17 hectares. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gowdanakunte 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 Gowdanakunte

As per Census 2011, Gowdanakunte village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 264 males and 259 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowdanakunte

Gowdanakunte 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 Gowdanakunte

Gowdanakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maklidrug, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Gowdanakunte is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Gowdanakunte 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 Gowdanakunte

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

Health Facilities in Gowdanakunte

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

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