Gokal - Bajju, Bikaner

Gokal is a village situated in the Bajju tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 90 km from Kolayat and around 140 km from Bikaner. Gokul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokal is 069372. The village covers a total geographical area of 6979 hectares and falls under the 334305 pincode. Bikaner is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

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

Population of Gokal

According to the 2011 Census, Gokal village had a total population of 2,678 people, including 1,421 males and 1,257 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.46%, with male literacy at 71.55% and female literacy at 41.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 678, 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 Gokal

Gokal 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 Gokal

Gokal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diyatara Road, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikaner to Gokal is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokal

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

Health Facilities in Gokal

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

FAQs about Gokal