Gowdeti - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Gowdeti is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Pavagada and around 75 km from Tumkur. Virupasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowdeti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowdeti is 610665. The village covers a total geographical area of 946.12 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gowdeti

As per Census 2011, Gowdeti village has a total population of 1,246 people, consisting of 652 males and 594 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 625 illiterate residents. Additionally, 375 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 463 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,246652594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337657
Scheduled Castes (SC)375191184
Scheduled Tribes (ST)463244219
Literate Population621364257
Illiterate Population625288337

Nearby Villages of Gowdeti

Gowdeti 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)
MacharajanahalliSouth-East2.21 km
R. AnantapuramNorth-West3.11 km
KanakapuraEast3.23 km
DommathamariNorth4.84 km
BodarahalliNorth-East4.85 km
ChathramWest5.10 km
BullasamudramWest5.21 km
KallumarriSouth5.41 km
VirupasamudraSouth-East5.43 km
GowdanahalliNorth-West6.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowdeti

Gowdeti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) to Gowdeti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gowdeti is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowdeti

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

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

Health Facilities in Gowdeti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gowdeti 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gowdeti

Where is Gowdeti located?

Gowdeti village is located in Pavagada Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowdeti?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowdeti is Virupasamudra.

What is the pincode of Gowdeti?

The pincode of Gowdeti is 561202.

What is the population of Gowdeti?

Gowdeti has a total population of 1,246, including 652 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Gowdeti?

There are 281 households in Gowdeti.

What is the literacy rate in Gowdeti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowdeti is 49.84%. Male literacy is 55.83% and female literacy is 43.27%.