Gowripura is an inhabited village in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 605397, the Census 2011 record lists 1,860 people in 384 households and the reported area is 1,446.58 hectares. The local references include Siddheswaranadurga Gram Panchayat, Challakere CD Block and the nearest town reference is Challakere at about 45 km.
In short:
Gowripura is a village in Challakere Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 605397 and 1,860 people in 384 households.
Village Code605397
Population1,860
Households384
Area1,446.58 hectares
Nearest TownChallakere
Detailed village profile
Gowripura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,860 people, 1,446.58 hectares of reported area and Challakere as the nearest town reference for Gowripura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gowripura falls under Challakere Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 605397.
The record lists 1,860 people living in 384 households.
The reported village area is 1,446.58 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
Gowripura
Census Village Code
605397
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
Siddheswaranadurga
Households
384
Population
1,860
Male Population
939
Female Population
921
Sex Ratio
980.83
Area
1,446.58 hectares
Area
14.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577538
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 Density128.58 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.84 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.2%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share22.2%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gowripura in the official administrative record. Census village code 605397, Siddheswaranadurga Gram Panchayat and Challakere CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
566
Sub-district Census Code
05504
Village Census Code
605397
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Challakere
Gram Panchayat Name
Siddheswaranadurga
Location and Distance
Challakere is the nearest town listed for Gowripura, about 45 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
45 km
District Headquarter
Chitradurga
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Challakere
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
1,446.58 hectares
Area
14.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,860 people in 384 households, with 939 male residents and 921 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 27.2% and ST share is 22.2% for Gowripura. Population density works out to about 128.58 people per sq km.
Total Households
384
Total Population
1,860
Male Population
939
Female Population
921
Sex Ratio
980.83
Average Household Size
4.84
SC Population
506
SC Male Population
267
SC Female Population
239
SC Population Share
27.2
ST Population
413
ST Male Population
193
ST Female Population
220
ST Population Share
22.2
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gowripura 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 Gowripura. 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 Gowripura include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
82.89 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
118.35 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gowripura 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
Private Bus Service
Available
State Highway
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 Gowripura 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 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 Gowripura.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gowripura show that reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Paddy, net sown area is 1,005.99 hectares and irrigated land is 118.35 hectares (11.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Groundnut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
357.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1005.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
887.64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
118.35
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
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara 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
Canara Bank
ATM
577538
Chitradurga
Challakere
Devara Marikunte
Devaramarikunte #389, Village Post-, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577538
Karnataka Grameena Bank
ATM
577538
Chitradurga
Challakere
Parasuramapura
Challakere Taluk Panchayath Building, Main Road, Parasurampura P. O. Parashurampura, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577538
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 Gowripura village located?
Gowripura is in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Gowripura village in?
Gowripura village is in Chitradurga district.
Which state is Gowripura village in?
Gowripura village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Gowripura under?
Gowripura comes under Challakere Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gowripura?
The Census village code of Gowripura is 605397.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gowripura under?
Gowripura is listed under SIDDHESWARANADURGA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Challakere.
What is the population of Gowripura village?
The village record lists 1,860 people and 384 households for Gowripura.
How many households are in Gowripura village?
The village record lists 384 households for Gowripura.
What is the male and female population of Gowripura?
The record lists 939 male residents and 921 female residents for Gowripura.
What is the sex ratio of Gowripura village?
The sex ratio of Gowripura is 980.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gowripura village?
The reported geographical area of Gowripura is 1,446.58 hectares.
What is the population density of Gowripura village?
The approximate population density of Gowripura is 128.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gowripura?
The nearest town listed for Gowripura is Challakere, about 45 km away.
How far is Gowripura from the district headquarters?
Gowripura is about 65 km from Chitradurga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gowripura from the sub-district headquarters?
Gowripura is about 45 km from Challakere, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gowripura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Gowripura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gowripura?
For Gowripura, reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Paddy, net sown area is 1,005.99 hectares and irrigated land is 118.35 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gowripura?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gowripura. 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.