Gopalkrishna Pandurang Nayak, known as Gaonkar, from Torke village was a drama writer in the Kannada language. In 2000, he was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for his work in drama writings. He was also awarded Yakshgana Sahitya Prashasti.
Drama
• A Ratri (ಆ ರಾತ್ರಿ) • Nata Nayak (ನಟನಾಯಕ) • Indin Soanshar • Nuru Rupai Notu • Abba Ninu Hudugi ==Others==