Gorkal - Manvi, Raichur

Gorkal is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Gorkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkal is 601004. The village covers a total geographical area of 3062.53 hectares and falls under the 584203 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gorkal

According to the 2011 Census, Gorkal village had a total population of 2,964 people, including 1,497 males and 1,467 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.61%, with male literacy at 68.11% and female literacy at 40.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorkal

Gorkal 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 Gorkal

Gorkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanumapura, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Gorkal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gorkal 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 Gorkal

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

Health Facilities in Gorkal

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

FAQs about Gorkal