Gowdasandra - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Gowdasandra is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Bychapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdasandra is 623237. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.31 hectares and falls under the 561208 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gowdasandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Gowdasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Gowdasandra village had a total population of 647 people, including 324 males and 323 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.60%, with male literacy at 64.78% and female literacy at 40.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowdasandra

Gowdasandra 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 Gowdasandra

Public transport in the Gowdasandra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Gowdasandra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gowdasandra is about 36 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 Gowdasandra

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

Health Facilities in Gowdasandra

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

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