Gourtek - Basna, Mahasamund

Gourtek is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gourtak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourtek village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourtek is 445742. The village covers a total geographical area of 677.25 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gourtek

According to the 2011 Census, Gourtek village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 732 males and 714 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.83%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 68.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourtek

Gourtek 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 Gourtek

Gourtek is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Gourtek is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gourtek is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gourtek

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

Health Facilities in Gourtek

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

FAQs about Gourtek