Gokul

Gokul is a village located in Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Basavakalyan (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Kitta is the gram panchayat of Gokul village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokul unique in its vibrant Basavakalyan-Bidar region. You’ll see Gokul’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gokul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokul is 599745. The village spans a total geographical area of 823.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585327. Basavakalyan is nearest town to Gokul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokul village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gokul

Population of Gokul

According to the 2011 Census, Gokul has a total population of about 2,364, with approximately 1,201 males and 1,163 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 276 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 565 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 760. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.87%, with male literacy at about 66.19% and female literacy near 49.27%. There are around 428 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokul

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gokul. As per the 2011 stats, Gokul had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gokul

Knowing the nearby villages of Gokul helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gokul.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gokul