Goraghatta - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Goraghatta is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Nelamangala and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Kodigehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goraghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goraghatta is 624787. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.26 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Goraghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Goraghatta village had a total population of 972 people, including 490 males and 482 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 82.72% and female literacy at 61.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population972490482
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035647
Scheduled Castes (SC)216104112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population625359266
Illiterate Population347131216

Nearby Villages of Goraghatta

Goraghatta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AppkarenahalliSouth1.18 km
KarimaranahalliNorth1.53 km
ChikkanapalyaNorth-West1.94 km
MavinakunteNorth-East2.07 km
MadagaNorth2.29 km
HulleharveNorth-West2.80 km
KuntbommanahalliWest3.02 km
BaragoorNorth3.24 km
VenkatapuraSouth-West3.25 km
LinganahalliNorth-West3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goraghatta

Goraghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muddalingahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Goraghatta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Goraghatta 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 Goraghatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Goraghatta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Goraghatta

Where is Goraghatta located?

Goraghatta village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Goraghatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Goraghatta is Kodigehalli.

What is the population of Goraghatta?

Goraghatta had a total population of 972, including 490 males and 482 females.

How many households are there in Goraghatta?

Goraghatta had 225 households.

What is the literacy rate in Goraghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goraghatta was 71.92%. Male literacy was 82.72% and female literacy was 61.15%.