Gurisot - Nauhatta, Rohtas

Gurisot is a village situated in the Nauhatta subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nauhatta and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Shahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurisot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurisot is 252105. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 821304 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Gurisot

According to the 2011 Census, Gurisot village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 578 males and 525 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 51.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,103578525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010387
Scheduled Castes (SC)272140132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18810187
Literate Population583359224
Illiterate Population520219301

Nearby Villages of Gurisot

Gurisot 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaraidanrSouth-West2.21 km
MaghigawanNorth-East2.29 km
DaranagarSouth2.36 km
KhandaulSouth-West2.72 km
KanakpurNorth-East2.80 km
BhadaraSouth3.64 km
RohtasNorth-West3.68 km
Kamal KhairwaSouth-West4.01 km
ThummhaEast4.19 km
JamuaNorth-East4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurisot

Gurisot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Japla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Gurisot is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Gurisot is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurisot

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gurisot

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gurisot

Where is Gurisot located?

Gurisot village is located in Nauhatta Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gurisot?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurisot is Shahpur.

What is the pincode of Gurisot?

The pincode of Gurisot is 821304.

What is the population of Gurisot?

Gurisot had a total population of 1,103, including 578 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Gurisot?

Gurisot had 223 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gurisot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurisot was 63.86%. Male literacy was 75.58% and female literacy was 51.14%.