Gorukhal - Pothia, Kishanganj

Gorukhal is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Gorukhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorukhal is 222540. The village covers a total geographical area of 752.56 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gorukhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gorukhal

According to the 2011 Census, Gorukhal village had a total population of 4,875 people, including 2,547 males and 2,328 females, living in 952 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.73%, with male literacy at 66.19% and female literacy at 50.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gorukhal

Gorukhal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gorukhal

Gorukhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Gorukhal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Gorukhal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorukhal

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

Health Facilities in Gorukhal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gorukhal village are given below:

FAQs about Gorukhal