Goravanahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Goravanahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bychanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goravanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goravanahalli is 616615. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.99 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goravanahalli

As per Census 2011, Goravanahalli village has a total population of 401 people, consisting of 202 males and 199 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population401202199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311615
Scheduled Castes (SC)295148147
Literate Population256144112
Illiterate Population1455887

Nearby Villages of Goravanahalli

Goravanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoddagavanahalliNorth-West0.89 km
MaravalaluEast1.03 km
BychanahalliNorth-East1.21 km
Anegundi KavalSouth-East1.31 km
ChikkanahalliNorth1.91 km
ChikkagavanahalliNorth-West1.93 km
BittagodanahalliSouth2.06 km
RangapuraSouth-East2.33 km
HethagowdanahalliNorth-East2.39 km
ShanavinakuppeWest2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goravanahalli

Goravanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Goravanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Goravanahalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goravanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Goravanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Goravanahalli

Where is Goravanahalli located?

Goravanahalli village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Goravanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Goravanahalli is Bychanahalli.

What is the pincode of Goravanahalli?

The pincode of Goravanahalli is 573102.

What is the population of Goravanahalli?

Goravanahalli has a total population of 401, including 202 males and 199 females.

How many households are there in Goravanahalli?

There are 85 households in Goravanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Goravanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goravanahalli is 63.84%. Male literacy is 71.29% and female literacy is 56.28%.