Gowjagal - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Gowjagal is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Koratagere and around 30 km from Tumkur. Budagavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowjagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowjagal is 611023. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.22 hectares and falls under the 572129 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gowjagal

As per Census 2011, Gowjagal village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 339 males and 306 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowjagal

Gowjagal 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 Gowjagal

Gowjagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tumkur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Gowjagal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gowjagal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowjagal

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

Health Facilities in Gowjagal

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

FAQs about Gowjagal