Godekere - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Godekere is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 50 km from Tumkur. Godekere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godekere is 610259. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.99 hectares and falls under the 572214 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Godekere

According to the 2011 Census, Godekere village had a total population of 2,070 people, including 1,018 males and 1,052 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.41%, with male literacy at 90.37% and female literacy at 80.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Godekere

Godekere 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 Godekere

Godekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Godekere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Godekere is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godekere

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

Health Facilities in Godekere

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

FAQs about Godekere