Gowdanahalli - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Gowdanahalli is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Basettyhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdanahalli is 624119. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.48 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gowdanahalli

As per Census 2011, Gowdanahalli village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 226 males and 214 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gowdanahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population440226214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533023
Scheduled Castes (SC)432518
Literate Population24815395
Illiterate Population19273119

Nearby Villages of Gowdanahalli

Gowdanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BasettihalliNorth-East0.87 km
DhanamittenahalliSouth-East1.09 km
RamenahalliSouth-West1.49 km
RameswaraWest1.57 km
ValasenahalliNorth-East1.80 km
DoddagummanahalliWest2.04 km
MuddannanadinneEast2.08 km
T.kurubarahalliSouth-East2.22 km
NallarallahalliNorth-West2.35 km
KumbarahalliNorth2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowdanahalli

Gowdanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gidnahali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Gowdanahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gowdanahalli is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowdanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gowdanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gowdanahalli

Where is Gowdanahalli located?

Gowdanahalli village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowdanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowdanahalli is Basettyhalli.

What is the pincode of Gowdanahalli?

The pincode of Gowdanahalli is 562104.

What is the population of Gowdanahalli?

Gowdanahalli has a total population of 440, including 226 males and 214 females.

How many households are there in Gowdanahalli?

There are 96 households in Gowdanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gowdanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowdanahalli is 56.36%. Male literacy is 67.70% and female literacy is 44.39%.