Gori Kothapally

Gori Kothapally, also known as Kothapallegori / Kothapallygori, is a village and a newly formed mandal. It was formerly a part of the erstwhile Regonda mandal in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district which was carved out of Warangal district, within the Indian state of Telangana. The village falls under the Bhupalpalle Assembly constituency and is situated within the Warangal parliamentary constituency.

History
Gori Kothapally village boasts a rich history that dates back to the 1860s when it was established by Mohammed Immam Ghori, the feudal monarch (Dora) of the erstwhile Hyderabad state in British India. It was under his leadership that the village earned its name as 'Gori.' With his guidance, the village's infrastructure saw development, driven by his sons and grandsons, until governance transitioned to the Government of India following the Annexation of Hyderabad through Operation Polo. Mohammed Immam Ghori played a pivotal role in planning the village's layout and designing route maps for the surrounding areas.

One of his notable contributions was the construction of lakes and wells in all four directions of the village, which continue to serve as vital sources of irrigation for the region. He encouraged people to settle in the village, providing them with livelihood opportunities and thus further enriching the area's prosperity. Remarkably, he planted mango groves on both sides of the roads leading to the village in all four directions, transforming previously infertile land into fertile grounds suitable for cultivation.

Geography
Gori Kothapally is located at coordinates 18°10'54.9"N 79°48'31.0"E, with an average elevation of 251 meters above sea level. The nearest rivers to the village are 'Are Vagu' and 'Sali Vagu. ' It is situated 38.2 kilometers from the district headquarters, Bhupalpally. Nearby villages include Sulthanpur (2 kilometers), Vasanthapur (3 kilometers), Venkateshwarla Pally (3 kilometers), Koppula (4 kilometers), and Abbapuram (4 kilometers). Gori Kothapally is surrounded by Shyampet Mandal to the west, Parkal Mandal to the west, Mulug Mandal to the east, and Ghanapur (Mulug) Mandal to the north.

Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India, the total population of Gori Kothapally is 6,240, with 1,707 houses. The female population comprises 50.3% of the total, and the village has a literacy rate of 52.3%. However, female literacy stands at 21.1% The major population of the village belongs to the Backward caste, among which the Mudhiraju caste is the most numerous.

Agriculture
The village's primary agricultural activities revolved around paddy cultivation, chili cultivation, banana plantation, cotton, groundnuts and pulses also being grown.

Administration
The village is administered by the Gram Panchayat, which is part of a larger Mandal comprising seven villages: Kothapallygori, Chennapur, Chinnakodepaka, Jaggaiahpeta, Sultanpur, Jamshedbaigpet, and Konaroapet.

Political parties
BRS, INC and BJP are the major parties in the village.

Law & order
Regonda police are responsible for maintaining law and order in both the village and the mandal until a new police station is established for the Gori Kothapally mandal.

Health care
The primary health care center in Regonda, Sulthanpur, Nizampally and Koppula are the only nearest health care center for the mandal and village.

National Highways Reachable to Gori Kothapally
National Highway: NH163

National Highway: NH563

National Highway: NH353C

Warangal is the Nearest city which is 50 km from Gori Kothapally. Road connectivity is there from Warangal to Gori Kothapally.

Bustop: Gori Kothapally.

Railways
There is no railway station within 10 km of Gori Kothapally. However, there are railway stations in the nearby town of Warangal and Uppal. one can reach Gori Kothapally from Warangal and Uppalby road.

Schools
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Festivals
Dusshera is the most important festival in the village. The festival begins with the offering of animal sacrifices. Almost every member of the village who resides in different places for work makes an effort to attend the festival, as it provides a valuable opportunity for individuals to spend time with their families. A notable tradition during this festival is the consumption of mutton curry along with toddy. It is worth mentioning that new sons-in-law are also invited to celebrate the festival. All families commence their festival preparations several days in advance, typically by making 'Pindi Vantaluu ' or 'Appalu '. Another significant festival in the village is Muharram, celebrated harmoniously by all communities. During Muharram, numerous temporary stalls are set up, selling items ranging from bangles to various emporium-related goods for ladies, as well as kid's toys.

Another important festival is 'Bathukamma,' which means 'Mother Goddess come Alive.' Bathukamma consists of a beautiful flower stack, arranged with different unique seasonal flowers, many of which have medicinal values. These flowers are arranged in seven concentric layers, creating a shape resembling a temple gopuram. Typically, brothers bring flowers to their mothers and sisters to help arrange the Bathukamma.

Notable people

 * Katla Ravindar, Circle inspector of police
 * Anusha Reddy, TV serial Actress