Gowrasamudra - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Gowrasamudra is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ashokasiddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowrasamudra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowrasamudra is 605180. The village covers a total geographical area of 1057 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gowrasamudra 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gowrasamudra village had a total population of 1,502 people, including 765 males and 737 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.46%, with male literacy at 64.55% and female literacy at 44.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 320.

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

Gowrasamudra 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

Public transport in the Gowrasamudra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Gowrasamudra is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gowrasamudra is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowrasamudra

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

Health Facilities in Gowrasamudra

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 village are given below:

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