Gorakhpur - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Gorakhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 439562. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.39 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Than-khamharia is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Pandariya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorakhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhpur village had a total population of 1,479 people, including 755 males and 724 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.46%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 53.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Than-khamharia to Gorakhpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Gorakhpur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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