Gornal - Bhalki, Bidar

Gornal is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Baloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gornal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gornal is 599887. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.59 hectares and falls under the 585413 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Gornal 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 Gornal

According to the 2011 Census, Gornal village had a total population of 908 people, including 479 males and 429 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 63.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Gornal

Gornal 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 Gornal

Gornal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Gornal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Gornal 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 Gornal

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

Health Facilities in Gornal

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

FAQs about Gornal