Gowdihalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Gowdihalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. N.g.halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdihalli is 605696. The village covers a total geographical area of 821.4 hectares and falls under the 577539 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gowdihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gowdihalli village had a total population of 1,831 people, including 908 males and 923 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.58%, with male literacy at 84.73% and female literacy at 64.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowdihalli

Gowdihalli 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 Gowdihalli

Gowdihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Heggere Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Gowdihalli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gowdihalli is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowdihalli

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

Health Facilities in Gowdihalli

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

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