Gavimata - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Gavimata is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Kunigal and around 40 km from Tumkur. Herur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavimata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavimata is 612608. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.74 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gavimata

As per Census 2011, Gavimata village has a total population of 157 people, consisting of 77 males and 80 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1577780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)11101
Scheduled Castes (SC)1358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321121
Literate Population1035251
Illiterate Population542529

Nearby Villages of Gavimata

Gavimata 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)
Arakere AmanikereWest0.95 km
ArakereSouth-West1.19 km
HerurNorth-West1.23 km
KadamathikereSouth-East1.36 km
LalapuraWest2.02 km
Jodi Krishnaraja SagaraNorth-West2.33 km
Begur AmanikereNorth-East2.43 km
Kithanamangala AmanikereSouth-East2.89 km
YachagattaSouth-West2.89 km
Lakshmidevi HanthaNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gavimata

Gavimata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Gavimata is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gavimata is about 40 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 Gavimata

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

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

Health Facilities in Gavimata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gavimata

Where is Gavimata located?

Gavimata village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gavimata?

The Gram Panchayat of Gavimata is Herur.

What is the pincode of Gavimata?

The pincode of Gavimata is 572130.

What is the population of Gavimata?

Gavimata has a total population of 157, including 77 males and 80 females.

How many households are there in Gavimata?

There are 43 households in Gavimata.

What is the literacy rate in Gavimata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gavimata is 65.61%. Male literacy is 67.53% and female literacy is 63.75%.