Kowri - Belur, Hassan

Kowri is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kushavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kowri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kowri is 615381. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.09 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kowri

According to the 2011 Census, Kowri village had a total population of 279 people, including 153 males and 126 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.36%, with male literacy at 79.85% and female literacy at 63.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Kowri

Kowri 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 Kowri

Public transport in the Kowri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Kowri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kowri is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kowri

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

Health Facilities in Kowri

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

FAQs about Kowri