Gowlakatte - Alur, Hassan

Gowlakatte is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Taluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowlakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowlakatte is 616325. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.07 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gowlakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Gowlakatte village had a total population of 56 people, including 30 males and 26 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.47%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowlakatte

Gowlakatte 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 Gowlakatte

Gowlakatte is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Gowlakatte is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gowlakatte is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowlakatte

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

Health Facilities in Gowlakatte

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

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