Govindaghatta - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Govindaghatta is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Turuvekere and around 81 km from Tumkur. Tandaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govindaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindaghatta is 612320. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.7 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Govindaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Govindaghatta village had a total population of 474 people, including 234 males and 240 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.80%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 70.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Govindaghatta

Govindaghatta 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 Govindaghatta

Govindaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Govindaghatta is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Govindaghatta is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Govindaghatta

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

FAQs about Govindaghatta