Gorthipalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Gorthipalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Gorthapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorthipalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorthipalli is 623802. The village covers a total geographical area of 2121.27 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gorthipalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gorthipalli village had a total population of 1,634 people, including 819 males and 815 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.40%, with male literacy at 50.61% and female literacy at 32.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 894, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorthipalli

Gorthipalli 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 Gorthipalli

Gorthipalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nalacheruvu East, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Gorthipalli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gorthipalli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorthipalli

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

Health Facilities in Gorthipalli

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

FAQs about Gorthipalli