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

According to the 2011 Census, Gorla village had a total population of 1,493 people, including 733 males and 760 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.68%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 42.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 859.

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

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