Chorla - Khanapur, Belagavi

Chorla is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 46 km from Khanapur and around 50 km from Belgaum. Parawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorla is 597806. The village covers a total geographical area of 3722.94 hectares and falls under the 591345 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Chorla

According to the 2011 Census, Chorla village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 558 males and 564 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.53%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 52.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorla

Chorla 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 Chorla

Public transport in the Chorla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thivim, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Chorla is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Chorla is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorla

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

Health Facilities in Chorla

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

FAQs about Chorla