Gowthampura - Sagar, Shivamogga

Gowthampura is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Sagar and around 56 km from Shimoga. Gowthamapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowthampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowthampura is 607283. The village covers a total geographical area of 1467.1 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gowthampura

As per Census 2011, Gowthampura village has a total population of 1,937 people, consisting of 938 males and 999 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,416 literate and 521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowthampura

Gowthampura 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 Gowthampura

Gowthampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Gowthampura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Gowthampura is about 56 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 Gowthampura

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

Health Facilities in Gowthampura

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

FAQs about Gowthampura