Gersa - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Gersa is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 50 km from Raigarh. Gersha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gersa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gersa is 434471. The village covers a total geographical area of 1295.88 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gersa

According to the 2011 Census, Gersa village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 820 males and 844 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.09%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 42.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,245.

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

Nearby Villages of Gersa

Gersa 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 Gersa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gersa. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Gersa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gersa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gersa

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

Health Facilities in Gersa

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

FAQs about Gersa