Gowrasamudra Kaval - Challakere, Chitradurga

Gowrasamudra Kaval is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gowrasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowrasamudra Kaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowrasamudra Kaval is 605280. The village covers a total geographical area of 1138.81 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gowrasamudra Kaval

According to the 2011 Census, Gowrasamudra Kaval village had a total population of 785 people, including 413 males and 372 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 53.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowrasamudra Kaval

Gowrasamudra Kaval 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 Gowrasamudra Kaval

Public transport in the Gowrasamudra Kaval is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Gowrasamudra Kaval is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gowrasamudra Kaval is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowrasamudra Kaval

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

Health Facilities in Gowrasamudra Kaval

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

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