Gowrasamudra is an inhabited village in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 605282, the Census 2011 record lists 2,674 people in 519 households and the reported area is 1,367.89 hectares. The local references include Gowrasamudra Gram Panchayat, Challakere CD Block and the nearest town reference is Challakere at about 35 km.
In short:
Gowrasamudra is a village in Challakere Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 605282 and 2,674 people in 519 households.
Village Code605282
Population2,674
Households519
Area1,367.89 hectares
Nearest TownChallakere
Detailed village profile
Gowrasamudra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,674 people, 1,367.89 hectares of reported area and Challakere as the nearest town reference for Gowrasamudra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gowrasamudra falls under Challakere Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 605282.
The record lists 2,674 people living in 519 households.
The reported village area is 1,367.89 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
Gowrasamudra
Census Village Code
605282
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
Gowrasamudra
Households
519
Population
2,674
Male Population
1,352
Female Population
1,322
Sex Ratio
977.81
Area
1,367.89 hectares
Area
13.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577529
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 Density195.48 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.15 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.03%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share66.23%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gowrasamudra in the official administrative record. Census village code 605282, Gowrasamudra Gram Panchayat and Challakere CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
566
Sub-district Census Code
05504
Village Census Code
605282
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Challakere
Gram Panchayat Name
Gowrasamudra
Location and Distance
Challakere is the nearest town listed for Gowrasamudra, about 35 km away. Chitradurga is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Challakere
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Chitradurga
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Challakere
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
1,367.89 hectares
Area
13.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,674 people in 519 households, with 1,352 male residents and 1,322 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 18.03% and ST share is 66.23% for Gowrasamudra. Population density works out to about 195.48 people per sq km.
Total Households
519
Total Population
2,674
Male Population
1,352
Female Population
1,322
Sex Ratio
977.81
Average Household Size
5.15
SC Population
482
SC Male Population
262
SC Female Population
220
SC Population Share
18.03
ST Population
1,771
ST Male Population
887
ST Female Population
884
ST Population Share
66.23
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gowrasamudra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gowrasamudra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gowrasamudra include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
107.24 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gowrasamudra 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
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private 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 Gowrasamudra 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
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 Gowrasamudra.
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 Gowrasamudra show that reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Sunflower, net sown area is 1,180.63 hectares and irrigated land is 107.24 hectares (9.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Groundnut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sunflower
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
96.54
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.38 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
49.39 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1180.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,073.39 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
107.24
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Indian Overseas Bank
1
50%
Karnataka Grameena 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Indian Overseas Bank
ATM
577529
Chitradurga
Molakalmuru
Kondlahalli
Nehru Circle Main Road Khata No.284, Property No.560 Kondlahalli, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577529
Karnataka Grameena Bank
ATM
577529
Chitradurga
Molakalmuru
Bommagondanakere
Molakalmuru Taluk B G Kere, Teh.molakalmuru, 577529, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577529
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 Gowrasamudra village located?
Gowrasamudra is in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Gowrasamudra village in?
Gowrasamudra village is in Chitradurga district.
Which state is Gowrasamudra village in?
Gowrasamudra village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Gowrasamudra under?
Gowrasamudra comes under Challakere Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gowrasamudra?
The Census village code of Gowrasamudra is 605282.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gowrasamudra under?
Gowrasamudra is listed under GOWRASAMUDRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Challakere.
What is the population of Gowrasamudra village?
The village record lists 2,674 people and 519 households for Gowrasamudra.
How many households are in Gowrasamudra village?
The village record lists 519 households for Gowrasamudra.
What is the male and female population of Gowrasamudra?
The record lists 1,352 male residents and 1,322 female residents for Gowrasamudra.
What is the sex ratio of Gowrasamudra village?
The sex ratio of Gowrasamudra is 977.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gowrasamudra village?
The reported geographical area of Gowrasamudra is 1,367.89 hectares.
What is the population density of Gowrasamudra village?
The approximate population density of Gowrasamudra is 195.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gowrasamudra?
The nearest town listed for Gowrasamudra is Challakere, about 35 km away.
How far is Gowrasamudra from the district headquarters?
Gowrasamudra is about 65 km from Chitradurga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gowrasamudra from the sub-district headquarters?
Gowrasamudra is about 35 km from Challakere, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gowrasamudra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Gowrasamudra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gowrasamudra?
For Gowrasamudra, reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Sunflower, net sown area is 1,180.63 hectares and irrigated land is 107.24 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gowrasamudra?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gowrasamudra. 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.