Gowripura - Jagalur, Davanagere

Gowripura is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kyasenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowripura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowripura is 606403. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.6 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gowripura

According to the 2011 Census, Gowripura village had a total population of 1,640 people, including 859 males and 781 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.62%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 50.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 442.

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

Public transport in the Gowripura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Gowripura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Gowripura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. 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