Gorkati - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Gorkati is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Yamunapur Tarbalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorkati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkati is 216138. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gorkati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gorkati

According to the 2011 Census, Gorkati village had a total population of 671 people, including 345 males and 326 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.08%, with male literacy at 64.16% and female literacy at 41.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorkati

Gorkati 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 Gorkati

Public transport in the Gorkati is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aswani Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Gorkati is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gorkati is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorkati

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

Health Facilities in Gorkati

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

FAQs about Gorkati