Gangooru

Gangooru is a village located in Bhadravati taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Bhadravati (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Dodderi is the gram panchayat of Gangooru village.

Here you can discover what makes Gangooru unique in its vibrant Bhadravati-Shimoga region. You’ll see Gangooru’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 Gangooru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangooru is 608614. The village spans a total geographical area of 1743.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577302. Bhadravathi is nearest town to Gangooru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gangooru 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 Bhadravati Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangooru

Population of Gangooru

According to the 2011 Census, Gangooru has a total population of about 625, with approximately 302 males and 323 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 102 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 74. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.72%, with male literacy at about 62.58% and female literacy near 47.37%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangooru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangooru

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

Nearby Villages of Gangooru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangooru