Gorta

Gorta is a village located in Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Basavakalyan (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Gorta B is the gram panchayat of Gorta village.

Here you can discover what makes Gorta unique in its vibrant Basavakalyan-Bidar region. You’ll see Gorta’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 Gorta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gorta is 599738. The village spans a total geographical area of 1827.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585327. Basavakalyan is nearest town to Gorta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gorta 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 Gorta

Population of Gorta

According to the 2011 Census, Gorta has a total population of about 3,144, with approximately 1,599 males and 1,545 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 347 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 491 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 360. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.76%, with male literacy at about 73.67% and female literacy near 55.53%. There are around 605 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gorta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gorta

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

Nearby Villages of Gorta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorta