Gornal - Indi, Vijayapura

Gornal is a village situated in the Indi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Indi and around 40 km from Bijapur. Tenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gornal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gornal is 599269. The village covers a total geographical area of 1462.14 hectares and falls under the 586215 pincode. Indi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gornal

According to the 2011 Census, Gornal village had a total population of 2,622 people, including 1,372 males and 1,250 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.22%, with male literacy at 70.18% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Gornal

Gornal 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 Gornal

Gornal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimbal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indi to Gornal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Gornal is about 40 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 Gornal

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

Health Facilities in Gornal

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

FAQs about Gornal