Gotakanapura - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Gotakanapura is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Gangasandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotakanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotakanapura is 623256. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.79 hectares and falls under the 561208 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gotakanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Gotakanapura village had a total population of 2,406 people, including 1,232 males and 1,174 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.16%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 60.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 820, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotakanapura

Gotakanapura 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 Gotakanapura

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Gotakanapura. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Gotakanapura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gotakanapura is about 35 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 Gotakanapura

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

Health Facilities in Gotakanapura

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

FAQs about Gotakanapura