Gorlakatte - Challakere, Chitradurga

Gorlakatte is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nannivala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorlakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorlakatte is 605326. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.53 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gorlakatte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorlakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Gorlakatte village had a total population of 1,862 people, including 956 males and 906 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.68%, with male literacy at 78.08% and female literacy at 60.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorlakatte

Gorlakatte 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 Gorlakatte

Public transport in the Gorlakatte is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Gorlakatte is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gorlakatte is about 35 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 Gorlakatte

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

Health Facilities in Gorlakatte

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

FAQs about Gorlakatte