Gorbihal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Gorbihal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Tumarikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorbihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorbihal is 601407. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.79 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gorbihal

As per Census 2011, Gorbihal village has a total population of 1,038 people, consisting of 525 males and 513 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 600 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 745 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorbihal

Gorbihal 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 Gorbihal

Gorbihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Gorbihal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Gorbihal is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorbihal

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

Health Facilities in Gorbihal

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

FAQs about Gorbihal