Gopanahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Gopanahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gopanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopanahalli is 605363. The village covers a total geographical area of 1076.72 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gopanahalli

As per Census 2011, Gopanahalli village has a total population of 3,010 people, consisting of 1,534 males and 1,476 females. The village has 650 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,887 literate and 1,123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 888 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0101,5341,476
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316161155
Scheduled Castes (SC)888462426
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population1,8871,076811
Illiterate Population1,123458665

Nearby Villages of Gopanahalli

Gopanahalli 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)
Mummadisagara (b)West2.79 km
Jangamarahalli (b)North3.07 km
ReddihalliNorth-East3.40 km
ChikkenahalliSouth-East4.02 km
SiddapuraNorth-West4.62 km
Badavanahalli Kaval (b)South4.92 km
KammathmarikunteWest4.93 km
SanikereSouth-West4.97 km
Devara MarikunteEast5.09 km
HotteppanahalliWest6.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopanahalli

Gopanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Gopanahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gopanahalli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gopanahalli

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

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

FAQs about Gopanahalli

Where is Gopanahalli located?

Gopanahalli village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopanahalli?

Gopanahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopanahalli?

The pincode of Gopanahalli is 577522.

What is the population of Gopanahalli?

Gopanahalli has a total population of 3,010, including 1,534 males and 1,476 females.

How many households are there in Gopanahalli?

There are 650 households in Gopanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gopanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopanahalli is 62.69%. Male literacy is 70.14% and female literacy is 54.95%.