Kowri

Kowri is a village located in Belur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Belur (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Kushavara is the gram panchayat of Kowri village.

Here you can discover what makes Kowri unique in its vibrant Belur-Hassan region. You’ll see Kowri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kowri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kowri is 615381. The village spans a total geographical area of 199.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573215. Belur is nearest town to Kowri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kowri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Belur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kowri

Population of Kowri

According to the 2011 Census, Kowri has a total population of about 279, with approximately 153 males and 126 females. The sex ratio is around 823 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 167 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.80%, with male literacy at about 69.93% and female literacy near 56.35%. There are around 74 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kowri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kowri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kowri. As per the 2011 stats, Kowri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kowri

Knowing the nearby villages of Kowri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kowri.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kowri