Gour

Gour is a village located in Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Basavakalyan (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Betbalkunda is the gram panchayat of Gour village.

Here you can discover what makes Gour unique in its vibrant Basavakalyan-Bidar region. You’ll see Gour’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 Gour

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gour is 599740. The village spans a total geographical area of 986.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585327. Basavakalyan is nearest town to Gour village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gour 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 Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gour

Population of Gour

According to the 2011 Census, Gour has a total population of about 2,860, with approximately 1,425 males and 1,435 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 366 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 837 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 446. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.15%, with male literacy at about 66.81% and female literacy near 49.55%. There are around 517 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gour's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gour

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

Nearby Villages of Gour

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gour