Gowripura

Gowripura is a village located in Gubbi taluka of Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Gubbi (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Tumkur. As per 2009 stats, Bidire is the gram panchayat of Gowripura village.

Here you can discover what makes Gowripura unique in its vibrant Gubbi-Tumkur region. You’ll see Gowripura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gowripura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gowripura is 611720. The village spans a total geographical area of 695.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 572117. Gubbi is nearest town to Gowripura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gowripura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gubbi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gowripura

Population of Gowripura

According to the 2011 Census, Gowripura has a total population of about 1,769, with approximately 862 males and 907 females. The sex ratio is around 1052 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 283 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 10. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.06%, with male literacy at about 61.72% and female literacy near 48.73%. There are around 433 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gowripura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gowripura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gowripura. As per the 2011 stats, Gowripura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gowripura

Knowing the nearby villages of Gowripura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gowripura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gowripura