Gowdagere is an inhabited village in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 605248, the Census 2011 record lists 1,371 people in 253 households and the reported area is 672.04 hectares. The local references include Gowdagere Gram Panchayat, Challakere CD Block and the nearest town reference is Challakere at about 24 km.
In short:
Gowdagere is a village in Challakere Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 605248 and 1,371 people in 253 households.
Village Code605248
Population1,371
Households253
Area672.04 hectares
Nearest TownChallakere
Detailed village profile
Gowdagere at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,371 people, 672.04 hectares of reported area and Challakere as the nearest town reference for Gowdagere, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gowdagere falls under Challakere Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 605248.
The record lists 1,371 people living in 253 households.
The reported village area is 672.04 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Challakere.
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 Village Facts
Village
Gowdagere
Census Village Code
605248
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chitradurga
District Census Code
566
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Challakere
Sub-district Census Code
05504
CD Block
Challakere
Gram Panchayat
Gowdagere
Households
253
Population
1,371
Male Population
705
Female Population
666
Sex Ratio
944.68
Area
672.04 hectares
Area
6.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577536
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density204.01 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share27.06%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gowdagere in the official administrative record. Census village code 605248, Gowdagere Gram Panchayat and Challakere CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
566
Sub-district Census Code
05504
Village Census Code
605248
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Challakere
Gram Panchayat Name
Gowdagere
Location and Distance
Challakere is the nearest town listed for Gowdagere, about 24 km away. Chitradurga is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Challakere
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Chitradurga
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Challakere
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
672.04 hectares
Area
6.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,371 people in 253 households, with 705 male residents and 666 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 24.36% and ST share is 27.06% for Gowdagere. Population density works out to about 204.01 people per sq km.
Total Households
253
Total Population
1,371
Male Population
705
Female Population
666
Sex Ratio
944.68
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
334
SC Male Population
160
SC Female Population
174
SC Population Share
24.36
ST Population
371
ST Male Population
189
ST Female Population
182
ST Population Share
27.06
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gowdagere list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gowdagere. 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 Gowdagere 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gowdagere include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Gowdagere 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
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 Gowdagere.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gowdagere show that reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Ragi, net sown area is 520 hectares and irrigated land is 40.1 hectares (7.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Groundnut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.34
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
24.03 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
32.31 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
91.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
520.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
479.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.1
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
50%
Electronic Kiosk
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
50%
Canara Bank
1
50%
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.
Nayakanahatti K. M. S.manzil, Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577536
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 Gowdagere village located?
Gowdagere is in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Gowdagere village in?
Gowdagere village is in Chitradurga district.
Which state is Gowdagere village in?
Gowdagere village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Gowdagere under?
Gowdagere comes under Challakere Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gowdagere?
The Census village code of Gowdagere is 605248.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gowdagere under?
Gowdagere is listed under GOWDAGERE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Challakere.
What is the population of Gowdagere village?
The village record lists 1,371 people and 253 households for Gowdagere.
How many households are in Gowdagere village?
The village record lists 253 households for Gowdagere.
What is the male and female population of Gowdagere?
The record lists 705 male residents and 666 female residents for Gowdagere.
What is the sex ratio of Gowdagere village?
The sex ratio of Gowdagere is 944.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gowdagere village?
The reported geographical area of Gowdagere is 672.04 hectares.
What is the population density of Gowdagere village?
The approximate population density of Gowdagere is 204.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gowdagere?
The nearest town listed for Gowdagere is Challakere, about 24 km away.
How far is Gowdagere from the district headquarters?
Gowdagere is about 33 km from Chitradurga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gowdagere from the sub-district headquarters?
Gowdagere is about 24 km from Challakere, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gowdagere?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gowdagere.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gowdagere?
For Gowdagere, reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Ragi, net sown area is 520 hectares and irrigated land is 40.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gowdagere?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gowdagere. These records include 2 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.