Gawnipalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Gawnipalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ghantumvaripalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gawnipalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawnipalli is 623838. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.45 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gawnipalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gawnipalli village had a total population of 433 people, including 212 males and 221 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.64%, with male literacy at 69.73% and female literacy at 51.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawnipalli

Gawnipalli 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 Gawnipalli

Gawnipalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Gawnipalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gawnipalli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawnipalli

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

Health Facilities in Gawnipalli

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

FAQs about Gawnipalli