Gopanhal - Channagiri, Davanagere

Gopanhal is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Haronahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopanhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopanhal is 607059. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.99 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gopanhal

According to the 2011 Census, Gopanhal village had a total population of 324 people, including 165 males and 159 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.26%, with male literacy at 78.08% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopanhal

Gopanhal 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 Gopanhal

Gopanhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Gopanhal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Gopanhal is about 61 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 Gopanhal

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

Health Facilities in Gopanhal

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

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