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

According to the 2011 Census, Khorsi village had a total population of 2,511 people, including 1,247 males and 1,264 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khorsi