Gonal - Shorapur, Yadgir

Gonal is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Aldal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonal is 621004. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.62 hectares and falls under the 585220 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gonal

According to the 2011 Census, Gonal village had a total population of 592 people, including 301 males and 291 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.92%, with male literacy at 81.27% and female literacy at 52.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonal

Gonal 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 Gonal

Gonal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Gonal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Gonal 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 Gonal

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

Health Facilities in Gonal

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

FAQs about Gonal