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Gonakal Village

Gonakal is an inhabited village in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 609688, the Census 2011 record lists 1,315 people in 370 households and the reported area is 1,815.9 hectares. The local references include Thogarihankal Gram Panchayat, Chikmagalur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chikmagalur at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Gonakal is a village in Chikmagalur Taluk, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 609688 and 1,315 people in 370 households.
Village Code609688
Population1,315
Households370
Area1,815.9 hectares
Nearest TownChikmagalur

Key Village Facts

Village
Gonakal
Census Village Code
609688
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chikmagalur
District Census Code
570
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chikmagalur
Sub-district Census Code
05530
CD Block
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat
Thogarihankal
Households
370
Population
1,315
Male Population
627
Female Population
688
Sex Ratio
1,097.29
Area
1,815.9 hectares
Area
18.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577137
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gonakal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,315 people, 1,815.9 hectares of reported area and Chikmagalur as the nearest town reference for Gonakal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChikmagalur
CD BlockChikmagalur
Gram PanchayatTHOGARIHANKAL
  • Gonakal falls under Chikmagalur Taluk in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 609688.
  • The record lists 1,315 people living in 370 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,815.9 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chikmagalur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density72.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.97%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gonakal in the official administrative record. Census village code 609688, Thogarihankal Gram Panchayat and Chikmagalur CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
570
Sub-district Census Code
05530
Village Census Code
609688
CD Block Code
0098
CD Block Name
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat Name
Thogarihankal

Location and Distance

Chikmagalur is the nearest town listed for Gonakal, about 25 km away. Chikmagalur is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chikmagalur
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
1,815.9 hectares
Area
18.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,315 people in 370 households, with 627 male residents and 688 female residents. The average household size is 3.55, and SC share is 41.83% and ST share is 2.97% for Gonakal. Population density works out to about 72.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
370
Total Population
1,315
Male Population
627
Female Population
688
Sex Ratio
1,097.29
Average Household Size
3.55
SC Population
550
SC Male Population
260
SC Female Population
290
SC Population Share
41.83
ST Population
39
ST Male Population
15
ST Female Population
24
ST Population Share
2.97
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gonakal list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gonakal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gonakal include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
672.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gonakal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gonakal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Gonakal.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gonakal show that reported agricultural commodities include Coffee and Paddy and net sown area is 929.24 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Coffee
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
186.32 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.32
Net Area Sown In Hectares
929.24
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
929.24 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gonakal

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 577137 Tumakuru Sira Sira (CMC) Jyothi Nagara, Sira Opp Kptcl Ram Mandira, Amarapura Road, Tumakuru, Karnataka, 577137

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gonakal village located?

Gonakal is in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Gonakal village in?

Gonakal village is in Chikmagalur district.

Which state is Gonakal village in?

Gonakal village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Gonakal under?

Gonakal comes under Chikmagalur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gonakal?

The Census village code of Gonakal is 609688.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gonakal under?

Gonakal is listed under THOGARIHANKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chikmagalur.

What is the population of Gonakal village?

The village record lists 1,315 people and 370 households for Gonakal.

How many households are in Gonakal village?

The village record lists 370 households for Gonakal.

What is the male and female population of Gonakal?

The record lists 627 male residents and 688 female residents for Gonakal.

What is the sex ratio of Gonakal village?

The sex ratio of Gonakal is 1,097.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gonakal village?

The reported geographical area of Gonakal is 1,815.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Gonakal village?

The approximate population density of Gonakal is 72.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gonakal?

The nearest town listed for Gonakal is Chikmagalur, about 25 km away.

How far is Gonakal from the district headquarters?

Gonakal is about 25 km from Chikmagalur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gonakal from the sub-district headquarters?

Gonakal is about 25 km from Chikmagalur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gonakal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gonakal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gonakal?

For Gonakal, reported agricultural commodities include Coffee and Paddy and net sown area is 929.24 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gonakal?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gonakal. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.