Gokak Falls, Belgaum

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native_name = Gokak Falls | type = village | latd = 16.1913| longd = 74.7784
state_name = Karnataka
district = Belgaum
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Gokak Falls is a village in Belgaum district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Gokak Falls had a population of 10,042. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gokak Falls has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 64%. In Gokak Falls, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The Forbes Academy is the only English language school in Gokak Falls. Carmelita Machado is the Headmistress and is credited with transforming the school into a good one. She began teaching at the Forbes Academy after arriving in Gokak Falls as a newly married bride in her early 20s. In recognition of her leadership skills, intelligence and obvious beauty she was appointed to the helm in less than a decade and has been a excellent brand ambassador for the school ever since. Now in her 40s and basking in her newfound single status, this tall, graceful and extremely attractive Mangalorean lady remains a very popular, much admired and influential resident of Gokak Falls. Carmelita has often been cited as an excellent role-model for young women aspiring to strength and independence while still retaining their feminine charm, grace and sensuality.

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