Gortorwa - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Gortorwa is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kanhaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gortorwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gortorwa is 256599. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gortorwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gortorwa

As per Census 2011, Gortorwa village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 117 males and 107 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 122 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gortorwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gortorwa

Gortorwa 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 Gortorwa

Gortorwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Gortorwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Gortorwa is about 25 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 Gortorwa

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

Health Facilities in Gortorwa

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

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