Ghotala - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Ghotala is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Ghotala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotala is 599776. The village covers a total geographical area of 1973.66 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ghotala

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotala village had a total population of 4,169 people, including 2,058 males and 2,111 females, living in 847 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.63%, with male literacy at 75.06% and female literacy at 56.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,461.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotala

Ghotala 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 Ghotala

Ghotala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Ghotala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Ghotala is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotala

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

Health Facilities in Ghotala

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

FAQs about Ghotala