Gokul - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Gokul is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Kitta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokul is 599745. The village covers a total geographical area of 823.03 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gokul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gokul

According to the 2011 Census, Gokul village had a total population of 2,364 people, including 1,201 males and 1,163 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 55.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 760.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokul

Gokul 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 Gokul

Gokul 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 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Gokul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Gokul is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokul

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

Health Facilities in Gokul

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

FAQs about Gokul