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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopanahalli village had a total population of 3,010 people, including 1,534 males and 1,476 females, living in 650 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.04%, with male literacy at 78.37% and female literacy at 61.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 888, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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