Gowraganahalli - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Gowraganahalli is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Koratagere and around 36 km from Tumkur. Hullikunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowraganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowraganahalli is 611071. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.33 hectares and falls under the 572129 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gowraganahalli 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 Gowraganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gowraganahalli village had a total population of 964 people, including 475 males and 489 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.68%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 57.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population964475489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055550
Scheduled Castes (SC)1125557
Scheduled Tribes (ST)465234231
Literate Population590338252
Illiterate Population374137237

Nearby Villages of Gowraganahalli

Gowraganahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BuruganahalliNorth-West1.45 km
KathinagenahalliNorth-East1.60 km
SonnenahalliSouth1.63 km
ObaladevarahalliWest1.70 km
MalapanahalliNorth-West1.97 km
HarapagondanahalliSouth-East2.04 km
HulikunteSouth-West2.17 km
BidalotiSouth2.57 km
DevarahalliWest2.60 km
RanganahalliNorth2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowraganahalli

Gowraganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Gowraganahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gowraganahalli is about 36 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 Gowraganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gowraganahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gowraganahalli

Where is Gowraganahalli located?

Gowraganahalli village is located in Koratagere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowraganahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowraganahalli is Hullikunte.

What is the pincode of Gowraganahalli?

The pincode of Gowraganahalli is 572129.

What is the population of Gowraganahalli?

Gowraganahalli had a total population of 964, including 475 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Gowraganahalli?

Gowraganahalli had 229 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gowraganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowraganahalli was 68.68%. Male literacy was 80.48% and female literacy was 57.40%.