Gownahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Gownahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Suragondanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gownahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gownahalli is 606081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.52 hectares and falls under the 577599 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gownahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gownahalli village had a total population of 1,612 people, including 804 males and 808 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.77%, with male literacy at 76.24% and female literacy at 69.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Gownahalli

Gownahalli 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 Gownahalli

Gownahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Gownahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gownahalli 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 Gownahalli

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

Health Facilities in Gownahalli

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

FAQs about Gownahalli