Gonwar - Sindhnur, Raichur

Gonwar is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Gonawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonwar is 601169. The village covers a total geographical area of 1385.03 hectares and falls under the 584143 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gonwar

According to the 2011 Census, Gonwar village had a total population of 2,439 people, including 1,226 males and 1,213 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.48%, with male literacy at 63.87% and female literacy at 31.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,207.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonwar

Gonwar 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 Gonwar

Gonwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Gonwar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gonwar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonwar

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

Health Facilities in Gonwar

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

FAQs about Gonwar