Gorte - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Gorte is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 161 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Belake serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorte is 603855. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.31 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gorte

As per Census 2011, Gorte village has a total population of 1,304 people, consisting of 661 males and 643 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 930 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 543 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorte

Gorte 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 Gorte

Gorte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Gorte is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gorte is about 161 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorte

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

Health Facilities in Gorte

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

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