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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Govinahalu village has a total population of 1,241 people, consisting of 602 males and 639 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 767 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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