Govinakere - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Govinakere is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. M.shivara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govinakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govinakere is 617155. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.29 hectares and falls under the 573111 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Govinakere

As per Census 2011, Govinakere village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 373 males and 390 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Govinakere

Govinakere 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 Govinakere

Govinakere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bageshapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Govinakere is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Govinakere is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govinakere

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

Health Facilities in Govinakere

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

FAQs about Govinakere