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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Gowdihalli village has a total population of 1,831 people, consisting of 908 males and 923 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,229 literate and 602 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,831908923
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18383100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366769
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1074760
Literate Population1,229699530
Illiterate Population602209393

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NelahalNorth-East1.20 km
SorekunteSouth1.83 km
GiriyanahalliSouth-East2.17 km
SomasagaraNorth-East2.41 km
MallenahalliSouth-West2.78 km
ChikkaseebiNorth2.79 km
PuradakunteSouth2.80 km
KempadalihalliNorth-East3.09 km
P.gollahalliSouth-East3.36 km
KolalakunteNorth-East3.75 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Gowdihalli

Where is Gowdihalli located?

Gowdihalli village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowdihalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowdihalli is N.g.halli.

What is the pincode of Gowdihalli?

The pincode of Gowdihalli is 577539.

What is the population of Gowdihalli?

Gowdihalli has a total population of 1,831, including 908 males and 923 females.

How many households are there in Gowdihalli?

There are 435 households in Gowdihalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gowdihalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowdihalli is 67.12%. Male literacy is 76.98% and female literacy is 57.42%.