Gorakhpur - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 160 km from Gaurella and around 120 km from Bilaspur. Gorakhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 437451. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.45 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Gorakhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhpur village had a total population of 1,844 people, including 949 males and 895 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.39%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 69.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Gorakhpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Gorakhpur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorakhpur

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

Health Facilities in Gorakhpur

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

FAQs about Gorakhpur