Gowthampura

Gowthampura is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Gowthamapura is the gram panchayat of Gowthampura village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gowthampura is 607283. The village spans a total geographical area of 1467.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577412. Sagar is nearest town to Gowthampura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gowthampura 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 Sagar 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 Gowthampura

Population of Gowthampura

According to the 2011 Census, Gowthampura has a total population of about 1,937, with approximately 938 males and 999 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 151 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 239 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.10%, with male literacy at about 80.49% and female literacy near 66.17%. There are around 421 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gowthampura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gowthampura

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

Nearby Villages of Gowthampura

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

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