Khorsi - Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa

Khorsi is a village situated in the Pamgarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Pamgarh and around 60 km from Janjgir. Khorasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khorsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khorsi is 437087. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.79 hectares and falls under the 495556 pincode. Kharod is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khorsi

As per Census 2011, Khorsi village has a total population of 2,511 people, consisting of 1,247 males and 1,264 females. The village has 550 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,494 literate and 1,017 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 381 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5111,2471,264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356176180
Scheduled Castes (SC)275133142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381184197
Literate Population1,494879615
Illiterate Population1,017368649

Nearby Villages of Khorsi

Khorsi 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)
HadhaWest1.56 km
DeoriEast2.18 km
MadkadaSouth2.61 km
SinghaldeepNorth-West2.80 km
LoharsiNorth-East2.95 km
TanaudWest3.44 km
PadariyaNorth-West3.97 km
MaldiSouth4.22 km
TharhidihSouth-East4.41 km
JhabadiSouth4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khorsi

Khorsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharod to Khorsi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Khorsi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khorsi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khorsi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khorsi 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Khorsi

Where is Khorsi located?

Khorsi village is located in Pamgarh Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khorsi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khorsi is Khorasi.

What is the pincode of Khorsi?

The pincode of Khorsi is 495556.

What is the population of Khorsi?

Khorsi has a total population of 2,511, including 1,247 males and 1,264 females.

How many households are there in Khorsi?

There are 550 households in Khorsi.

What is the literacy rate in Khorsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khorsi is 59.50%. Male literacy is 70.49% and female literacy is 48.66%.