Gorkapali - Adbhar, Sakti

Gorkapali is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Malkharoda and around 52 km from Janjgir. Gorakhapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorkapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkapali is 437221. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.94 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gorkapali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorkapali

As per Census 2011, Gorkapali village has a total population of 757 people, consisting of 380 males and 377 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorkapali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gorkapali

Gorkapali 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 Gorkapali

Gorkapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Gorkapali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Gorkapali is about 52 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 Gorkapali

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

Health Facilities in Gorkapali

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

FAQs about Gorkapali