Gorjnal - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Gorjnal is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Hungund and around 42 km from Bagalkot. Vadgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorjnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorjnal is 598889. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.65 hectares and falls under the 587124 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gorjnal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hungund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorjnal

According to the 2011 Census, Gorjnal village had a total population of 963 people, including 496 males and 467 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.14%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 44.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorjnal

Gorjnal 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 Gorjnal

Gorjnal 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 Guledagudda Rd, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Gorjnal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Gorjnal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorjnal

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

Health Facilities in Gorjnal

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

FAQs about Gorjnal