Indian Village Directory

Gorkatta Village

Gorkatta is an inhabited village in Kaler Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260675, the Census 2011 record lists 667 people in 116 households and the reported area is 44 hectares. The local references include Sakri Khurd Gram Panchayat, Kaler CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 20 km.

In short:

Gorkatta is a village in Kaler Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260675 and 667 people in 116 households.

Village Code260675
Population667
Households116
Area44 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Detailed village profile

Gorkatta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 667 people, 44 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Gorkatta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Arwal
Block Kaler
CD Block Kaler
Gram Panchayat Sakri Khurd
  • Gorkatta falls under Kaler Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260675.
  • The record lists 667 people living in 116 households.
  • The reported village area is 44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gorkatta
Census Village Code
260675
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kaler
Sub-district Census Code
01543
CD Block
Kaler
Gram Panchayat
Sakri Khurd
Households
116
Population
667
Male Population
344
Female Population
323
Sex Ratio
938.95
Area
44 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,515.91 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.15% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 62.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gorkatta in the official administrative record. Census village code 260675, Sakri Khurd Gram Panchayat and Kaler CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01543
Village Census Code
260675
CD Block Code
0531
Gram Panchayat Code
005
CD Block Name
Kaler
Gram Panchayat Name
Sakri Khurd

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Gorkatta, about 20 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kaler
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
44 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 667 people in 116 households, with 344 male residents and 323 female residents. The average household size is 5.75, and SC share is 24.89% and ST share is 0.15% for Gorkatta. Population density works out to about 1,515.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
116
Total Population
667
Male Population
344
Female Population
323
Sex Ratio
938.95
Average Household Size
5.75
SC Population
166
SC Male Population
82
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
24.89
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gorkatta list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gorkatta include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.64 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gorkatta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Gorkatta.

Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gorkatta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 8.8 hectares and irrigated land is 5.48 hectares (62.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.56
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.32 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.48
Canals Area In Hectares
5.48 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gorkatta

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 25%
Indian Bank 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 842001 Arwal Kaler Belawan Post Box No.63, Motijheel, Post Box No.63, Motijheel, Arwal, Bihar, 842001
Indian Bank ATM 804401 Arwal Kaler Sakri Ps and District:arwal Village : Ahiyapur, Po: Arwal, Ahiyapur, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Punjab National Bank ATM 804408 Arwal Kaler Mehandia Arwal Tehsil Br.mehanda, P. O. Jaipur, Arwal, Bihar, 804408
State Bank of India ATM 824127 Arwal Kaler Kaler Nh-98 Nh 98, Aurangabad- Patna Road, Arwal, Bihar, 824127

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gorkatta village located?

Gorkatta is in Kaler Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gorkatta village in?

Gorkatta village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Gorkatta village in?

Gorkatta village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gorkatta under?

Gorkatta comes under Kaler Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gorkatta?

The Census village code of Gorkatta is 260675.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gorkatta under?

Gorkatta is listed under Sakri Khurd Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kaler.

What is the population of Gorkatta village?

The village record lists 667 people and 116 households for Gorkatta.

How many households are in Gorkatta village?

The village record lists 116 households for Gorkatta.

What is the male and female population of Gorkatta?

The record lists 344 male residents and 323 female residents for Gorkatta.

What is the sex ratio of Gorkatta village?

The sex ratio of Gorkatta is 938.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gorkatta village?

The reported geographical area of Gorkatta is 44 hectares.

What is the population density of Gorkatta village?

The approximate population density of Gorkatta is 1,515.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gorkatta?

The nearest town listed for Gorkatta is Arwal, about 20 km away.

How far is Gorkatta from the district headquarters?

Gorkatta is about 20 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gorkatta from the sub-district headquarters?

Gorkatta is about 10 km from Kaler, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gorkatta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gorkatta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gorkatta?

For Gorkatta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 8.8 hectares and irrigated land is 5.48 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gorkatta?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gorkatta. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.