Govindapur - Chadchan, Vijayapura

Govindapur is a village situated in the Chadchan taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 41 km from Indi and around 85 km from Bijapur. Nivaragi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindapur is 599162. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.14 hectares and falls under the 586205 pincode. Mangalvedhe (maharastra) is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Govindapur

As per Census 2011, Govindapur village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 335 males and 310 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population645335310
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075849
Scheduled Castes (SC)1216754
Literate Population392244148
Illiterate Population25391162

Nearby Villages of Govindapur

Govindapur 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)
UmrajWest2.77 km
NivargiSouth3.71 km
Sankha (old)South-East4.62 km
DasurNorth-West5.00 km
Telgaon MandrupNorth-East5.04 km
RevathagaonSouth-West5.37 km
Umrani (old)South-East7.22 km
LamantandaWest7.61 km
KagashtWest7.77 km
Hatta HalliSouth-East8.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Govindapur

Govindapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sulerjavalge, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe (maharastra) to Govindapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Govindapur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Govindapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Govindapur 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Govindapur

Where is Govindapur located?

Govindapur village is located in Chadchan Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Govindapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Govindapur is Nivaragi.

What is the pincode of Govindapur?

The pincode of Govindapur is 586205.

What is the population of Govindapur?

Govindapur has a total population of 645, including 335 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Govindapur?

There are 128 households in Govindapur.

What is the literacy rate in Govindapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Govindapur is 60.78%. Male literacy is 72.84% and female literacy is 47.74%.