Gorlathu - Challakere, Chitradurga

Gorlathu is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Belagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorlathu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorlathu is 605415. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.01 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gorlathu 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 Gorlathu

According to the 2011 Census, Gorlathu village had a total population of 1,453 people, including 735 males and 718 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 76.48% and female literacy at 57.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorlathu

Gorlathu 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 Gorlathu

Gorlathu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Gorlathu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gorlathu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorlathu

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

Health Facilities in Gorlathu

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

FAQs about Gorlathu