Gokak (Rural) - Gokak, Belagavi

Gokak (Rural) is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Gokak and around 64 km from Belgaum. Kolavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokak (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokak (Rural) is 597458. The village covers a total geographical area of 4080.8 hectares and falls under the 591107 pincode. Gokak is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gokak (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Gokak (Rural) village had a total population of 1,493 people, including 774 males and 719 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.06%, with male literacy at 68.27% and female literacy at 42.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 671.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokak (Rural)

Gokak (Rural) 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 Gokak (Rural)

Gokak (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokak Road, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gokak to Gokak (Rural) is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Gokak (Rural) is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokak (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Gokak (Rural)

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

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