Gowripura - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Gowripura is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chithrahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowripura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowripura is 605764. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.15 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gowripura 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 Gowripura

According to the 2011 Census, Gowripura village had a total population of 158 people, including 84 males and 74 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.51%, with male literacy at 90.54% and female literacy at 88.41%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowripura

Gowripura 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 Gowripura

Gowripura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Gowripura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gowripura is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowripura

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

Health Facilities in Gowripura

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

FAQs about Gowripura