Govenahalli - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Govenahalli is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Nelamangala and around 53 km from Bangalore Rural. Kalalaghatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govenahalli is 624850. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.38 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Govenahalli

As per Census 2011, Govenahalli village has a total population of 847 people, consisting of 433 males and 414 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population847433414
Child Population (0–6 yrs)833944
Scheduled Castes (SC)1568274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population619351268
Illiterate Population22882146

Nearby Villages of Govenahalli

Govenahalli 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)
AlunaikanahalliNorth-West0.78 km
HarvesandraNorth-East0.99 km
DodderiSouth1.01 km
KodihalliNorth1.66 km
LakkenahalliWest1.94 km
MinnapuraEast1.97 km
KalalghattaNorth-East2.06 km
KuluvanahalliWest2.07 km
ThippagundanahalliSouth2.15 km
BidalurNorth-West2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Govenahalli

Govenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodbele, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Govenahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Govenahalli is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Govenahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Govenahalli

Where is Govenahalli located?

Govenahalli village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Govenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Govenahalli is Kalalaghatta.

What is the population of Govenahalli?

Govenahalli has a total population of 847, including 433 males and 414 females.

How many households are there in Govenahalli?

There are 174 households in Govenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Govenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Govenahalli is 73.08%. Male literacy is 81.06% and female literacy is 64.73%.