Gorsa - U.Kothapalli, Kakinada

Gorsa is a village situated in the U.Kothapalli mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from U.kothapalle and around 20 km from Kakinada. Gorsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorsa is 587487. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 533450 pincode. Pithapuram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gorsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gorsa

According to the 2011 Census, Gorsa village had a total population of 2,387 people, including 1,227 males and 1,160 females, living in 713 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.68%, with male literacy at 77.11% and female literacy at 67.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gorsa

Gorsa 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 Gorsa

Gorsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pithapuram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithapuram to Gorsa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Gorsa is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorsa

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

Health Facilities in Gorsa

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

FAQs about Gorsa