Gowdanakattehalli - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Gowdanakattehalli is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Kadur and around 60 km from Chikmagalur. Basur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdanakattehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdanakattehalli is 609432. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.26 hectares and falls under the 577116 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gowdanakattehalli

As per Census 2011, Gowdanakattehalli village has a total population of 606 people, consisting of 315 males and 291 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowdanakattehalli

Gowdanakattehalli 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 Gowdanakattehalli

Public transport in the Gowdanakattehalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Gowdanakattehalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Gowdanakattehalli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowdanakattehalli

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

Health Facilities in Gowdanakattehalli

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

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