Gokunte - Mulbagal, Kolar

Gokunte is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. H.gollahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokunte is 622851. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.88 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gokunte

As per Census 2011, Gokunte village has a total population of 772 people, consisting of 405 males and 367 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 504 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokunte

Gokunte 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 Gokunte

Gokunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Gokunte is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gokunte is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokunte

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

Health Facilities in Gokunte

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

FAQs about Gokunte