Gopikunte - Sira, Tumakuru

Gopikunte is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Sira and around 78 km from Tumkur. Yadalakuku (hosahalli) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopikunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopikunte is 610291. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.64 hectares and falls under the 572135 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gopikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Gopikunte village had a total population of 760 people, including 357 males and 403 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 64.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopikunte

Gopikunte 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 Gopikunte

Gopikunte is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, 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 Sira to Gopikunte is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gopikunte is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopikunte

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

Health Facilities in Gopikunte

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

FAQs about Gopikunte