Gonimarur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Gonimarur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Ganagur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonimarur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonimarur is 617944. The village covers a total geographical area of 1260.93 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gonimarur

According to the 2011 Census, Gonimarur village had a total population of 2,273 people, including 1,144 males and 1,129 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 74.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonimarur

Gonimarur 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 Gonimarur

Gonimarur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Gonimarur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Gonimarur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonimarur

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

Health Facilities in Gonimarur

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

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