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

According to the 2011 Census, Govinakere village had a total population of 763 people, including 373 males and 390 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.18%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 59.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

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