Gour - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Gour is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Betbalkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gour village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gour is 599740. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.6 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gour village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gour

According to the 2011 Census, Gour village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,425 males and 1,435 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.68%, with male literacy at 75.92% and female literacy at 57.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 837, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Gour

Gour 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 Gour

Gour is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Gour is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Gour is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gour

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

Health Facilities in Gour

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

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