Gowthahalli - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Gowthahalli is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Mudigere and around 35 km from Chikmagalur. Nandipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowthahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowthahalli is 609994. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.54 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gowthahalli

As per Census 2011, Gowthahalli village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 250 males and 278 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population528250278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412318
Scheduled Castes (SC)245110135
Literate Population425203222
Illiterate Population1034756

Nearby Villages of Gowthahalli

Gowthahalli 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)
GabbahalliNorth-West1.75 km
MalurNorth1.86 km
ChattanahalliSouth-West1.87 km
KanadurSouth-East2.05 km
MalalakeshaviEast2.43 km
SangamapuraNorth-West2.52 km
H. HosahalliNorth-East2.52 km
ChunganahalliEast2.52 km
ThalagoduNorth2.88 km
KudumanahalliNorth2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowthahalli

Gowthahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Gowthahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Gowthahalli 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 Gowthahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gowthahalli

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

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

FAQs about Gowthahalli

Where is Gowthahalli located?

Gowthahalli village is located in Mudigere Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowthahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowthahalli is Nandipura.

What is the pincode of Gowthahalli?

The pincode of Gowthahalli is 577132.

What is the population of Gowthahalli?

Gowthahalli has a total population of 528, including 250 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Gowthahalli?

There are 131 households in Gowthahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gowthahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowthahalli is 80.49%. Male literacy is 81.20% and female literacy is 79.86%.