Gorchincholi - Bhalki, Bidar

Gorchincholi is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Gorchincholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorchincholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorchincholi is 599901. The village covers a total geographical area of 1127.5 hectares and falls under the 585411 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gorchincholi

As per Census 2011, Gorchincholi village has a total population of 2,510 people, consisting of 1,261 males and 1,249 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,522 literate and 988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 751 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 395 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorchincholi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5101,2611,249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)322151171
Scheduled Castes (SC)751370381
Scheduled Tribes (ST)395204191
Literate Population1,522879643
Illiterate Population988382606

Nearby Villages of Gorchincholi

Gorchincholi 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)
NidebanEast2.32 km
SaigaonNorth-West2.59 km
KotgiraSouth3.19 km
LadhaSouth-West3.21 km
HalsilakmadeviNorth-West3.30 km
KoroorSouth-East3.69 km
AnandwadiEast4.25 km
GubyalEast4.44 km
BhatambraNorth-East4.57 km
KhudawandpurNorth-West4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gorchincholi

Gorchincholi 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 Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Gorchincholi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Gorchincholi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorchincholi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gorchincholi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gorchincholi

Where is Gorchincholi located?

Gorchincholi village is located in Bhalki Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gorchincholi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gorchincholi is Gorchincholli.

What is the pincode of Gorchincholi?

The pincode of Gorchincholi is 585411.

What is the population of Gorchincholi?

Gorchincholi has a total population of 2,510, including 1,261 males and 1,249 females.

How many households are there in Gorchincholi?

There are 497 households in Gorchincholi.

What is the literacy rate in Gorchincholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorchincholi is 60.64%. Male literacy is 69.71% and female literacy is 51.48%.