Govanal - Laxmeshwar, Gadag

Govanal is a village situated in the Laxmeshwar taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Shirhatti and around 50 km from Gadag. Govanala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govanal is 602081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1241.62 hectares and falls under the 582210 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Govanal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirahatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Govanal

According to the 2011 Census, Govanal village had a total population of 1,353 people, including 677 males and 676 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 64.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Govanal

Govanal 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 Govanal

Govanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalas Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Govanal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Govanal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govanal

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

Health Facilities in Govanal

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

FAQs about Govanal