Gownipalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Gownipalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Gownipalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gownipalli is 621445. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.13 hectares and falls under the 563161 pincode. Kothakota(andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gownipalli

As per Census 2011, Gownipalli village has a total population of 6,418 people, consisting of 3,214 males and 3,204 females. The village has 1,483 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 705 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,375 literate and 2,043 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 813 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,4183,2143,204
Child Population (0–6 yrs)705369336
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,339641698
Scheduled Tribes (ST)813397416
Literate Population4,3752,3392,036
Illiterate Population2,0438751,168

Nearby Villages of Gownipalli

Gownipalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Thummalapalli (g)West1.43 km
BayapalliEast2.09 km
AdirajapalliNorth2.19 km
BathalaguttapalliEast2.27 km
AgraharaNorth-East2.38 km
KaripalliWest2.54 km
DiguvamarampalliSouth-East2.66 km
KotekallurNorth-West2.67 km
ChilepalliSouth-West2.99 km
AvaganapalliSouth-West2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gownipalli

Gownipalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothakota(andhra Pradesh) to Gownipalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gownipalli 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 Gownipalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gownipalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gownipalli

Where is Gownipalli located?

Gownipalli village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gownipalli?

Gownipalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gownipalli?

The pincode of Gownipalli is 563161.

What is the population of Gownipalli?

Gownipalli has a total population of 6,418, including 3,214 males and 3,204 females.

How many households are there in Gownipalli?

There are 1,483 households in Gownipalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gownipalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gownipalli is 68.17%. Male literacy is 72.78% and female literacy is 63.55%.