Gorla - Sinapali, Nuapada

Gorla is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Gorla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorla is 422163. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Gorla

As per Census 2011, Gorla village has a total population of 1,493 people, consisting of 733 males and 760 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 747 literate and 746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 859 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorla

Gorla 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 Gorla

Gorla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Gorla is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Gorla is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorla

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

Health Facilities in Gorla

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

FAQs about Gorla