Gonwar

Gonwar is a village located in Lingsugur taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Lingsugur (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Santhekallur is the gram panchayat of Gonwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Gonwar unique in its vibrant Lingsugur-Raichur region. You’ll see Gonwar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gonwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gonwar is 600437. The village spans a total geographical area of 1822.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584122. Lingsugur is nearest town to Gonwar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gonwar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Maski Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gonwar

Population of Gonwar

According to the 2011 Census, Gonwar has a total population of about 1,613, with approximately 800 males and 813 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 201 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 150 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 544. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.42%, with male literacy at about 68.13% and female literacy near 42.93%. There are around 293 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gonwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gonwar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gonwar. As per the 2011 stats, Gonwar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gonwar

Knowing the nearby villages of Gonwar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gonwar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gonwar