Govinahalu - Harihar, Davanagere

Govinahalu is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Ukkadagathri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govinahalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govinahalu is 606226. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.29 hectares and falls under the 577530 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Govinahalu

According to the 2011 Census, Govinahalu village had a total population of 1,241 people, including 602 males and 639 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.91%, with male literacy at 77.32% and female literacy at 61.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Govinahalu

Govinahalu 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 Govinahalu

Govinahalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Govinahalu is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Govinahalu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govinahalu

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

Health Facilities in Govinahalu

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

FAQs about Govinahalu